May 08, 2025

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Articles for tag: Chelsea City Council, low income assistance, Utility

Matt Rosentreter

City Council Opts-in to Michigan Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund

Michigan’s recently passed law requiring cities to either establish a low-income energy assistance fund or opt-in to the currently existing state fund set a deadline for the decision as April 1. At Chelsea City Council’s March 17 meeting, the council voted to opt-in to the state fund. Concerns were raised by council members about the ...

Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Three-Year Utility Rate Increase Passed

Chelsea City Council approved the previously discussed increase in utility rates for the city of Chelsea recommended at the last Council meeting.  These increases will be: The motion passed 6-1, the nay vote coming from Bill Ruddock, who raised concerns about the fixed rate increasing along with the per kilowatt price for Chelsea residents. Other ...

Matt Rosentreter

Public Hearing For Local Utility Rate Increase to be Held in February

Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) suggested a utility rate increase at Chelsea City Council’s January 21 meeting. According to Chris Lund, speaking on behalf of UFS, the company does “electric, financial, customer service and rate studies for utilities across the country.” A presentation outlining the increase in cost was presented at the latest Council meeting. UFS ...