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Livonia, MI 48150
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April 12,2004
Mr. Peter Lark
Chairman
Michigan Public Service Commission
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, MI 48909
Re. Case #I3808
Dear Mr. Lark:
TRW Automotive is a large consumer of electricity in the state of Michigan, employing
more than 3,500 people in the state and spending approximately $6.5 million per year on
electric power. We have supported the effort to encourage competition for electric
generation in the state to lower costs and keep manufacturing jobs in Michigan. In the
past few weeks Governor Jennifer Granholm has publicly emphasized the need to keep a
globally competitive manufacturing sector by having new competitive and domestic
sources of energy that are diversified, affordable and reliable.
TRW believes the large increase in electric-choice costs recently approved by the MPSC
will have a significant negative impact on our operating costs, where operating margins
are already thin due to fierce competition in the United States and abroad. The estimated
cost increase to our facilities of $478,000 will pose new challenges to keep our current
level of production (and any possible increase in production) in the state of Michigan.
Energy Information Administration data for 2002 suggests Michigan has higher industrial
electric rates than the neighboring states of Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
We hope that the MPSC will reconsider these new charges in their final order. The
Michigan Manufacturers Association will be actively representing our position in
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WALKER BIG BOY
March 30,2004
Chairman Lark
Commissioner Chappelle
Commissioner Nelson
P.O.Box 30221
Lansing, Michigan, 45909
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Dear Chairman Lark, Commissioner Chappelle, Commissioner Nelson,
I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC’s interim order, U-13808, which is
adversely affecting my restaurant. I chose to lower my energy costs by enrolling in
Michigan’s Electric Choice program.
As a result of this order, our savings will be reduced by 25% .
In our industry, no one can raise prices like that. This increase goes right to my bottom
line.
I strongly recommend that the MPSC revise its interim order and reduce the RAST rates
so that we can reduce our high electric costs.
Sincerely
CascadeBig Boy Inc. (Unitan
March 30,2004
Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
P.O.Box 30221
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WILSON BIG BOY
4950 WILSON AVE. GRANDVILLE, MI 49418 PHONE (616) 530-0004 FAX (616) 530-4954
March 30.2004
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Commissioner Nelson
P.O. Box 30221
I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC's interim order, U-13808, which is
Michigan's Electric Choice program.
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11432 S. SAGINAW ST.
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April 15,2004
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As a result of this order, our savings will be reduced by 25%
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OKEMOS BIG BOY, INC.
2221 University Park Dr.
Okemos, M I 48864
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President
April 16,2004
Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Michigan’s Electric Choice Program.
As a result of this order, our savings will be reduced by 2%0
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Maple and Telegraph Big Boy, Inc.
6675 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
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Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
P.O. Box 30221
I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC’s interim order, U-13808,which is
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Jennifer M&sh
President
Maple and Telegraph Big Boy, Inc.
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HAKKANI BIG BOY
33900 WEST EIGHT MILE ROAD,STE. 151
FARMINGTON HILLS,MI-48335
PHONE (248) 474-4005 FAX (248)474-4622
March 30,2004
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Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
P.O. Box 30221
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I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC's interim order, U-13808, which is.
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Sincerely
Gra lin Big Boy, Inc.
2222 Jou& Graylin Road
P.O. Box 3 3 8
Grayling, MI 49738
April 15, 2004
Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
P.O. Box 30221
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Vice Pre6dent
Grayling Big Boy, Inc.
PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN 48170
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The Honorable Peter Lark. Chairman
The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners
P.O. Box 30221
My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under
the Michigan Electric Choice program at primary and/or secondary voltage and has been
saving approximately $23,368 per year compared to the Detroit Edison retail rates.
As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, my savings will be reduced by
approximately $36,719 per year resulting in my company paying $13,351 more than the
published Detroit Edison retail rates, thereby significantly increasing our costs to do
business in the State of Michigan.
We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings
under the Michigan Electric Choice program.
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Connie Pylar
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Loc Performance Products, Inc
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11551 Stephens Drive, PO Box 1047
Warren, Michigan 48090-1047
Ph: 586-758-5550 fax: 586-758-5049
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My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the
Michigan Electric Choice program at primary and/or secondary voltage and has been saving
approximately $14645 per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates.
As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, my savings will be reduced by approximately
$3599 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan
We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the
Michigan Electric Choice program.
Very truly yours,
a&David J. Ras a. CPA. MBA
General Manager
COPPER a ALUMINUM:
FORGINGS, EXTRUSIONS, MATERiALS MACHINED PRODUCTS
Since 1946
WILDLIFE GALLERIES OF MICHIGAN LTD
388 S MAIN RD
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
the Michigan Electric Choice program at secondary voltage and has been realizing
substantial savings each year as compared to Detroit Edison retail rates.
As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, I am concerned that the Electric Choice
program may no longer be viable, thereby significantly increasing our costs to do
Very truly yours,
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SOUTHEAST PETROLEUM CO
PO BOX 1958
BRIGHTON, MI 48116-5758
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April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
saving approximately $7011 per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates.
approximately $3085 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in
the State of Michigan.
Dave Horton
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2465 HOLBROOK ST
DETROIT, MI 48212-3432
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April 22,2004
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Abdul Hamade, Pres
PEOPLE'S MARKET
700 AUBURN RD
PONTIAC, MI 48342
April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore ow savings
Very truly yours,
Samir Roumayah
ZUMBA RESTAURANT GROUP M C
121 N MAIN ST
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
April 22,2004
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program ma no longer be viable, thereby significantly increasing our costs to do
business in e State of Michigan.
We re st your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings
unde e Michigan Electric Choice program.
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17757 ROLLING WOODS CIRCLE
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
April 22,2004
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Tim Thurman
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143 CADYCENTRE # 338
NORTWILLE, MI 48167-1119
April 22,2004
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saving approximately $3 1388 per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates.
approximately $15742 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business
in the State of Michigan.
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M M & S INVESTMENT INC
12800 W MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48235
April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
Very truly yours,
Mike Safiedine
24622 MOUND ROAD
WARREN, MI 48091
PH (586)758-7619
FAX (586)750-6783
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saving approximately$t 893 per year compared tofhe DetroXEdison retail rates.
approximately $6963 per year resulting in my company paying $5070 more than the
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Jackson MI 49202
March 30 , 2004
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Dear Chairmai:~Lark, Commissioner Chappelle, Commissioner Nelson,
adversely affec:ringmy restaurant. I chose to lower my energy costs by enrolling in
As a result of tiiis order, our savings will be reduced by 25%
In our industry no one can raise prices like that. This increase goes right to my bottom
line.
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I strongly recoirimend that the MPSC revise its interim order and reduce the RAST rates
Sincerely
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A N K ENTERPRISES INC
PO BOX 3013, FARMINGTON HILLS
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48333
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program may no longer be viable, thereby significantly increasing ow costs to do
Very truly yours,
Stephen Kommeier
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3300 S LIVERNOIS RD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307-4538
April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
Very truly yours,
J. Russell Stephens
DANNY’S LIQUOR
5108 POINTE TREMBLE RD.
ALGONAC, MI 48001
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April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
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SCOVIC VENTURES INC
13499 DIX TOLEDO
SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
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Very truly yours,
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Victor Simon
Oakwood Healthcare. Inc
One Parklane Boulevard
Suite 1000 E
Oearborn. Michigan
48126
Oakwood
313.253.6000
313.253.6033fax
April 23,2004
peter Lark, Chairman
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, MI 48909
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Dear Chairman Lark
On behalf of Oakwood Healthcare System (OHS), I am writing to express my s&ong
concern with the Michigan Public Service Commission's interim order, U-13808. The
repercussions of this decision have the potential to adversely affect the health of our
system, and ultimately, that of our community.
The mission of OHS is to provide quality healthcare to the communities we serve. If the
MPSC does not amend this order, it will compromise our ability to fulfill this mission.
The increase in electric costs will negatively impact OHS's fmancial position-which
could lead to some loss of jobs. We've estimated that the electric costs for OHS will
increase by an estimated $780,000 as a result of this order.
We've taken steps to decrease our rates in the past by enrolling in Michigan's Electric
Choice program. As a not-for-profit system, we need to take every possible step to
minimize our costs and thought that by enrolling in this program we were being fiscally
responsible. We also believed, however, that the terms of the program would not change
without advanced notice. Obviously, we were wrong and, quite possibly, mislead.
As Wayne County's second largest employer, we strongly recommend that the MPSC
work to revise its interim order and reduce the RAST rates so that we can reduce our high
electric costs and remain a viable healthcare provider in our community.
Sincerely,
President and 3 0
Cc: Commissioner Laura Chappelle
Commissioner Robert Nelson
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146
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My company is currently being served by
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Very truly yours,
Mr. Sumer Bashi
JAWAD MOBIL. SERVICE
10833 W 7 MILE RD
DETROIT, MI 48221-1921
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G 8308 OFFICE PARK DRIVE STE 2
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
April 22,2004
P.O. Box 30221
Very truly yours,
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2040 EASY ST.
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saving approximately $1 980 per year compared to the Detroit Edison retail rates.
approximately $2852 per year resulting in my company paying $872 more than the
SELFRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES INC
56851 GRATIOT
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
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Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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Praxair is one of the world's leading producers of industrial gases such as oxygen,
nitrogen, and argon. Electricity is used to run large motors and turbines and constitutes up to 70%
of our operating costs for our atmospheric gases such as we produce at Ecorse.
This drastic increase affects us and our major customers as well. For integrated steel
makers such as Severstal and United States Steel, oxygen can represent 3 to 5% of their cost to
manufacture steel. This increase can mean the difference between profit and loss in today's highly
competitive global steel market. As much as Praxair has tried to hold the line on the cost of our
products to help keep our customers competitive, Praxair will be forced to pass along this increase
from Detroit Edison to our Michigan customers.
The Detroit area has already lost a new plant to Ohio, and states elsewhere (the South and
West) have attracted mini-mills because of much lower delivered power rates than Detroit Edison
offers -- even before this increase.
Governor Granholm, now is not the time to weaken the competitive position of Michigan's
manufacturing companies and raise the specter of lost jobs. We are counting on you to use your
considerable influence to counter the drastic affects of this rate increase and the potential
consequences of proposed legislation.
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Fred Hamack, General Manager, USS Great Lakes Works
David Lohr, VP Operations, United States Steel Corp.
Harold Brown, General Manager, Worldwide Purchasing, General Motors Corp.
Jay Smith, Director Pfizer Global Manufacturing
Leo Gerard, President, United Steelworkers of America
Mike Finegan VF' Teamsters Local 283
Ceasar Randazzo, Staff Representative, United Steelworkers of America
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On February 20,2004, the Michigan Public Service Commission granted significant rate
increases to Detroit Edison, which delivers power to Praxair's oxygen pipeline complex at Ecorse,
Michigan. As a result, the cost of power to our Ecorse air separation facility will go up by over
20%.
Howard Brodbeck
Regional Vice President
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Monday, April 19,2004 8:08 AM
To:
MPSC-Commissioners
Subject: Electricity Costs
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Dear Chairman Lark:
As a parent who has children enrolled in the Rochester Community Schools, I am very concerned about the
recent debate relating to the deregulation of electricity in the State of Michigan. In the last year, Rochester
Community Schools has been able to use
Michigan's electric restructuring law to select an alternative provider for electricity. As a result, substantial
amounts of money were saved that can be directed to teachers and students. Last year alone, the District saved
$272,000. This equates to five full time teacher positions, literally putting money back into our classrooms.
Your February 20 order, however, has taken away much of those savings. This means that Rochester
Community Schools is again paying some of the highest electric rates in the Midwest. This is taking money out of
our classrooms and directly affecting the quality of children's education in Michigan.
DTE's rates are already too high. Your order increasing those rates and making it harder - or even impossible -for
Rochester and other school districts to shop for alternatives makes no sense.
Please reconsider your order. I urge you to keep the children of Michigan in mind when making future decisions.
Sincerely,
Sue Stalzer
2966 Leyton Court
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48306
[email protected]
4/19/2004
J. Peter Lark,Chairman
MPSC
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing MI, 48909
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Hello,
I’d like to voice my opinions on the following matters:
In case U-13808, the MPSC should order Detroit Edison (DTE)to invest in lower cost renewable energy
and encourage customers to sign up for “green power” by lowering the price.
Also, in case U-14031, I feel the MPSC should order Consumers Energy to expand its “green power”
program and lower the cost to consumers.
Finally, I’d l i e to point out that the cost of renewable energy is dropping while the cost of power fYom
fossil fuel is increasing. Utility companies should invest in renewable energy...it just makes sense!
I look forward to your response.
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Robert Schaum
21 1 1 Yorktown Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48 105
April 27, 2004
J. Peter Lark, Chairman
MPSC
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, MI 48909
'Dear Mr. Lark:
Iam writing to urge you to vote in favor of making renewable energy sources more
plentiful and affordable in the State of Michigan.
Now, about half of the electricity produced here comes from coal-fired plants. With the cost
of fossil fuels rising dramatically, now is the time to invest in renewable energy sources
such as wind power.
Specifically, I ask the Michigan Public Service Commission to do the following:
In Case U-13808, Detroit Edison should be ordered to invest in lower cost
renewable energy and to encourage customers to sign up for "green power" by
lowering the price.
In Case U-14031, Consumers Energy should be ordered to expand its "green
power" program and lower the cost to customers.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. I'll look forward to hearing what actions you
take on behalf of consumers like me who really want our old coal-fired plants to be
replaced with facilities that are friendly to the environment and lower in cost.
Sincerely,
Lois Maharg
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80855 MAIN ST
MEMPHIS, MI 48041
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Phyllis Sulkowski
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April 16,2004
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Dear Chairman Lark, Commissioner Chappelle, Commissioner Nelson:
I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC’s interim order U-13808 , which is adversely
affecting my restaurant. I chose to lower my energy costs by enrolling Michigan’s Electric
Choice program.
As a result of this order, our savings will be reduced by 25 percent.
In our industry, no one can raise prices like that. This increase goes right to by bottom line. I
strongly recommend that the MPSC revise its interim order and reduce the RAST rates so that
we can reduce our high electric costs.
Sincerely,
Debra TAnk
SanduskyBig Boy
B A D AXE
900 N. VanDyke Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
5171269-951.5PH
5171269-2313 FX
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1901 W. Caro Rd.
Caro, MI 48723
5171673-7771 PH
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422 W. Sanilac Ave.
Sandusky, MI 4847 I
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SANDUSKY, MICHIGAN
April 16,2004
Chairman Lark
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PO Box 30221
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Sincerelv.
Dawn M. Tinsey
Car0 Big Boy
BAD AXE
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900 N. VanDyke Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
5171269-9515 PH
5171269-2313 FX
1901 W. Car0 Rd.
Caro, MI 48723
5111613-1771 PH
5171673-5302 FX
422 W. Sanilac Ave.
Sandusky, MI 48471
8101648-4530 PH
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BAD AXE
CARO
SANDUSKY, MICHIGAN
April 16, 2004
Chairman Lark
Commissioner Nelson
PO Box 30221
Choice program.
In our industry, no one can raise prices like that. This increase goes right to by bottom line. I
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BAD AXE
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SANDUSKY
900 N. VanDyke Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
5171269-9515 PH
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1901 W. Car0 Rd.
Caro,MI 48723
5111673-1771 PH
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422 W. Sanilac Ave.
Sandusky, MI 48471
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