Public utilities: consumer services; disclosure on electric utility bills of the number of power outages that occurred within that billing cycle; require. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9e.

This bill requires electric utility companies in Michigan to include information on their customers' bills about how many power outages occurred during the billing period. The goal is to keep consumers informed about the reliability of their electric service. It aims to enhance transparency and accountability from utility providers.

Supporters of the bill argue that it empowers consumers by providing them with crucial information about their electric service reliability. They believe that increased transparency will encourage utility companies to improve their infrastructure and reduce outages, ultimately benefiting all residents.

Critics may argue that this bill places an unnecessary burden on utility companies, potentially leading to increased operational costs that could be passed on to consumers. They might also contend that the focus should be on improving service reliability rather than just reporting outages, which could distract from more effective solutions.