Detroit Edison Electric Choice Program
Introduction
Electricity is supplied through a system of three separate activities that Detroit Edison has historically performed.
- Generation is the production of electricity at a power plant.
- Transmission is the movement of high voltage electricity from a power plant to the local distribution system near the customer. The large wires on tall steel towers are the transmission system.
- Distribution is the delivery of power to homes, businesses and factories and includes the poles, wires and substations (or local distribution system).
This system will vary slightly with Electric Choice because all customers will soon be able to choose an electric generation supplier who best meets their needs.
A Brief History of Electric Choice
On June 30, 1998, Detroit Edison filed its Electric Choice Plan with the MPSC. In 1999, Detroit Edison began a voluntary phase-in of an electric choice program. In 2000, the Michigan Legislature enacted Public Act 141, clearing the way for electric choice in Michigan.
As of January 1, 2002, Electric Choice is available to all Detroit Edison customers.