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The following affidavits of publication and electronic tear sheet affirm publication of the attached

Notice of Hearing in Case No. U-20649 By February 10, 2020

LEGAL DEPARTMENT Tel: (517) 788-0550 Fax: (517) 768-3644 Direct Dial Number: (517) 788-0453 E-mail Address: wrae.loring@cmsenergy.com

Consumers Energy One Energy PlazaJackson, MI 49201-2357

www.consumersenergy.com

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MPSC Case No.: U-20649 Deadline to Publish: February 10, 2020

Pre-Hearing Date: February 24, 2020 Ad No.: 2002-E

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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS OF

CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U-20649

Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of Voluntary Green Pricing programs pursuant to Section 61 of 2016 PA 342.

The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.

You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, 517-788-0550 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company.

A pre-hearing will be held: DATE/TIME: Monday, February 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM

BEFORE: Administrative Law Judge Martin Snider

LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission 7109 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan 48917 PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate. The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking.

Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission's Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to

consider Consumers Energy Company’s October 18, 2019 application requesting the Commission to approve: 1) the proposed revisions to the Solar Gardens Pilot Program; 2) the proposed revisions to the Large Customer Renewable Energy Pilot Program; 3) the proposed Renewable Energy Credit Program as a Voluntary Green Pricing program; and 4) the proposed Bring Your Own Bright Field Program as a Voluntary Green Pricing program.

 

  

All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@michigan.gov.

Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a

petition to intervene with this Commission by February 18, 2020. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy Company’s Legal Department – Regulatory Group, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201.

Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without

becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private.

Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative

Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.

A copy of Consumers Energy Company’s application may be reviewed on the

Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 106, as amended, MCL 460.551 et seq.; 1919 PA 419,

as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.

[THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY APPROVE, REJECT, OR AMEND PROPOSALS MADE BY CONSUMERS ENERGY]

U-20649 2002-E

STATE OF MICHIGANBEFORE THE MICHIGAN

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING

FOR THE ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY

CASE NO. U-20649• Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s

approval of Voluntary Green Pricing programs pursuant to Section 61 of 2016 PA 342.

• The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.• You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson,

MI 49201, 517-788-0550 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company.

• A pre-hearing will be held: Date/Time: Monday, February 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM Before: Administrative Law Judge Martin Snider Location: Michigan Public Service Commission 7109 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan 48917 Participation: Any interested person may attend and participate. The

hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider Consumers Energy Company’s October 18, 2019 application requesting the Commission to approve: 1) the proposed revisions to the Solar Gardens Pilot Program; 2) the proposed revisions to the Large Customer Renewable Energy Pilot Program; 3) the proposed Renewable Energy Credit Program as a Voluntary Green Pricing program; and 4) the proposed Bring Your Own Bright Field Program as a Voluntary Green Pricing program.All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@michigan.gov.Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by February 18, 2020. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy Company’s Legal Department – Regulatory Group, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201.Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private.Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.A copy of Consumers Energy Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 106, as amended, MCL 460.551 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.

[THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY APPROVE, REJECT, OR AMEND PROPOSALS MADE BY CONSUMERS ENERGY]

U-20649 2002-E

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE Thursday, February 6, 2020 5AOPINION

OSCARS CONTESTBest Picture❏ Ford v Ferrari❏ The Irishman❏ Jojo Rabbit❏ Joker❏ Little Women❏ Marriage Story❏ 1917❏ Once Upon a Time in Hollywood❏ Parasite

Best Director❏ Martin Scorsese, The Irishman❏ Todd Phillips, Joker❏ Sam Mendes, 1917❏ Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood❏ Bong Joon Ho, Parasite

Best Lead Actress❏ Cynthia Erivo, Harriet❏ Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story❏ Saoirse Ronan, Little Women❏ Charlize Theron, Bombshell❏ Renee Zellweger, Judy

Best Lead Actor❏ Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory❏ Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood❏ Adam Driver, Marriage Story❏ Joaquin Phoenix, Joker❏ Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes

Best Supporting Actress❏ Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell❏ Laura Dern, Marriage Story❏ Scarlett Johansson, Jojo Rabbit

❏ Florence Pugh, Little Women❏ Margot Robbie, Bombshell

Best Supporting Actor❏ Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood❏ Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes❏ Al Pacino, The Irishman❏ Joe Pesci, The Irishman❏ Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Best Original Score❏ Joker, Hildur Guðnadóttir❏ Little Women, Alexandre Desplat❏ Marriage Story, Randy Newman❏ 1917, Thomas Newman❏ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, John Williams

Best Animated Feature Film❏ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World❏ I Lost My Body❏ Klaus❏ Missing Link❏ Toy Story 4

Best Foreign Language Film❏ Corpus Christi (Polish)❏ Honeyland (Macedonia)❏ Les Miserables (French)❏ Pain and Glory (Spanish)❏ Parasite (Korean)

Best Documentary – Feature❏ American Factory❏ The Cave❏ The Edge of Democracy❏ For Sama❏ Honeyland

The Fine Print: ❏ Only one entry per person and only one entry per household.❏ Contest is open to residents of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim and Kalkaska counties only.❏ Winners will be announced in the Fri., February 14, edition of the Record-Eagle.❏ In case of tie, winners will be drawn at random from winning ballots.

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Best Sound Editing❏ Ford v Ferrari❏ Joker❏ 1917❏ Once Upon a Time in Hollywood❏ Star Wars: The Rise of SkyWalker

Best Live Action Short Film❏ Brotherhood❏ Nefta Football Club❏ The Neighbors’ Window❏ Saria❏ A Sister

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First Prize: All-access pass for two to the State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay, Traverse City, good for one year.Second place: Two passes good for every film until December 31, 2020 atFrankfort’s Garden Theater.Third place: Fifty passes to the State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay, Traverse City.

It was a triumphalist speech, delivered in a setting intended for

humility and respect. The State of the Union address, which the president delivers at the invitation of the speaker of the House, is stage-managed to acknowledge the primacy of Congress. President Trump used it to trumpet the primacy of President Trump.

We heard nothing Tues-day night of the “American carnage” Trump described at his inauguration. By his account, he has fi xed all of that. “In just three short years, we have shattered the mentality of Ameri-can decline and we have rejected the downsizing of Americans’ destiny,” he said.

More than half the na-tion would love nothing more than to go back to the pre-Trump era. But we are where we are.

We heard nothing about the president’s impeach-ment, still pending before the Senate. Trump pre-tended not to have noticed — just as President Bill Clinton did.

Trump took credit for anything positive that has taken place during his time in offi ce, while blaming “the previous administra-tion” for anything negative. He praised himself for slashing the unemployment rate, which happened most-ly under President Barack Obama. He took credit for making the United States the world’s leading produc-er of oil and natural gas, which also happened under

Obama. He pledged that his administration will always guarantee health insurance for those with preexist-ing conditions, though his administration has been in court trying to strike down the law providing that very guarantee.

Trump proclaimed that the nation is experienc-ing a “blue-collar boom.” At one point, he said the United States “is indeed where the action is.”

He claimed that “a long, tall and very powerful wall is being built” along the border with Mexico, perhaps not having heard about the section of wall that was recently blown over by high winds. He demonized undocumented immigrants, as usual. He interrupted the speech to have fi rst lady Melania Trump award the Presiden-tial Medal of Freedom to talk-radio host Rush Lim-baugh, recently diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.

Trump came to this an-nual rite riding high.

He was speaking on the eve of a certain acquittal

in his impeachment trial — but stood before the House (which had voted to charge him with abuse of power and obstruction of Con-gress) and the Senate (still in the process of deciding his fate) as just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, a stain that will never be erased. Loyal GOP senators had man-aged to block potentially devastating testimony by his fi red national security adviser, John Bolton — but Trump has to know that Bolton’s narrative of events will likely come out before the election. His approval rating of 49%, as measured by Gallup, was at an all-time high — but he remains

the only president whose Gallup approval number has never climbed to 50%. Unemployment was low and the stock markets were soaring — but the economy grew last year at a middling 2.3%.

In vowing to award Trump the acquittal he demanded, Senate Republicans have vastly expanded his execu-tive power. He is surround-ed in the White House by pliant sycophants who do as he tells them. Having gotten away with stonewall-ing all requests for docu-ments and testimony from the House impeachment inquiry, why would Trump regard the concept of congressional oversight as

anything but a joke? What is Congress going to do? Impeach him?

He does bear that stub-born stain, though — the scarlet “I.” The fact that he will join Andrew Johnson and Clinton in the history books as the only presi-dents to be impeached has to be galling. And since everything is personal with Trump, one can only imagine how he felt stand-ing here in the House chamber with the woman who orchestrated his im-peachment, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., looking down over his left shoulder. As he stepped up to the po-dium, he declined to shake Pelosi’s outstretched hand. As he fi nished, she ripped up her copy of his speech.

Any other president might have used the occa-sion to apologize for the wrongdoing that got him impeached. Trump will never humble himself. We the people must do that job.

Eugene Robinson’s email address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.

Trump used speech to trumpet own primacy

E U G E N E R O B I N S O N

Syndicated columnist

The Associated Press

President Donald Trump enters the House fl oor to give his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday.