An October 22nd call by the Trump Regime to deny two Northern Michigan electric utilities federal funds to recoup the costs of repairs following a massive ice storm last March will see ratepayers in a deep red area on the hook for thousands of dollars in surcharges for the fixes, Politico reports.
“It could be tens of millions of dollars left on the backs of the members,” said Allan Berg, the CEO of Presque Isle Electric and Gas in northeastern Michigan, while the other utility, Great Lakes Energy, said on its website that “all storm-related costs not reimbursed by state or federal disaster aid will be paid for by the cooperative’s entire membership.” Gov Gretchen Whitmer had in an August letter warned the Orange God Emperor that ratepayers face surcharges and rate hikes “equivalent to at least $4,500 per household” without federal aid. Which he ignored, fucking over his voters.