Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Public Service Commission
Consumer Standards And Billing Practices For Electric And Gas Residential Service
Part 5 - BILLING AND PAYMENT STANDARDS
Section R. 460.119 - Separate bill; consolidation and balance transfers for residential and small nonresidential customers

(1) A utility shall transmit a separate bill pursuant to R 460.117 for service to residential and small nonresidential customers provided at each service location.

(2) A utility may consolidate 2 or more active accounts with the documented authorization of the residential or small nonresidential customer.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (1) of this rule, if there is a shutoff or termination of service at a separate metering point, residence, or other location pursuant to these rules, then a utility may transfer an unpaid balance to any other account of the customer if either of the following requirements are met:

(4) The utility shall have positive identification information that shows that the residential or small nonresidential customer is the same at both residences or locations and shall present that information to the customer upon request.

(5) When a utility transfers an unpaid balance, the utility shall provide the residential or small nonresidential customer with a written notice of the balance transfer, the balance transfer address, the amount of the transfer, the commission rule that allows the transfer, and the process for refuting the action.