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Since its inception in 1981, the Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity (“ABATE”) has effectively reduced utility costs for all Michigan industrial energy users. ABATE members have realized hundreds to thousands of dollars in energy and utility cost savings for every dollar spent on ABATE activities.
ABATE works to correct this inequity at the state and federal levels. ABATE participates in gas and electric utility cases, supporting rates that reflect the cost of providing service without subsidies for other rate classes. ABATE supports policies that encourage competition among energy suppliers, and promotes and protects open access to competitive suppliers of gas and electricity to industrial customers.
Energy is a major expense for industries doing business in Michigan. While ABATE members recognize that public utilities should earn a reasonable return on their investment, Michigan industries should not pay more for the same energy than its counterparts in most other states and Canada.
Membership Pricing
Annual dues are based upon the aggregate amount the member paid for both gas and electric utility service in Michigan during the last calendar year.
PLEASE NOTE
Annual Utility Expenditures
Dues Amount
$0 to $2,000,000
$2,000,000 to $4,000,000
$4,000,000 to $6,000,000
$6,000,000 to $10,000,000
$10,000,000 (and above)
$2,400
$3,600
$4,800
$7,200
$12,000