The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a three option experimental electric vehicle residential tariff for Consumers Energy:

• Whole house time-of-use rates which recognize summer/winter off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak pricing;
• Separately metered plug-in electric vehicle service with time of use rates; or
• Separately metered plug-in electric vehicle service with a fixed monthly fee of $35 for the first 300 kwh

The company will also reimburse the first 2500 customers up to $2500 for Level 2 residential charging stations.