Financial Support for Sustainable Operations
This report examines how Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR) has been used throughout the United States, identifying common themes that can help shape Michigan’s strategy.
Michigan’s economic recovery comes with some caveats
Experts are calling Michigan’s postpandemic economic rebound among the best in the U.S., yet major challenges threaten this positive momentum. We worked with our own in-house expert economist, Stephan Vitvitsky, to analyze the good news of 2021’s economic recovery and four key areas that will have significant impact on the economic outlook for 2022.
Unearthing water infrastructure investments
Michigan’s aging water infrastructure has been ignored for too long. The conversation about our infrastructure needs to be brought above ground for good.
Public Sector Consultants Receives Outstanding Small Business Award from Lansing Regional Chamber
Public Sector Consultants is an independent public policy consulting firm based in Lansing with a mission to improve the quality of life for residents of Michigan and beyond.
Julie Metty Bennett: Time to deposit Michigan’s bottle bill in history’s recycling bin
If Michigan were to consider a new recycling plan, it would be more cost effective and efficient to phase out the bottle bill.
American Rescue Plan: How to use Michigan’s funding to rebuild for an equitable future
American Rescue Plan funds need to be used quickly and equitably in Michigan. How will you use this support to solve regional problems?
How PSC Is Making Sure Michigan’s Water Is Safe to Drink
Michigan organizations frequently come together to address issues of water access and safety. These organizations often seek PSC’s expertise on water equity for resources and insight that they can’t find elsewhere. Our water-related projects run the gamut from small local watersheds to international shared waters of the Great Lakes.
The Governor’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission
What Keeps Michigan Running Keeps PSC Working From the Top Michigan has spent decades investing in infrastructure through myriad channels—from public acts guiding distribution of transportation revenue to multibillion-dollar ventures into water quality and road repair. Over that time, however, the state continued to see its inner workings fall into disrepair, with crumbling bridges and […]
Evaluating Capital Investment Programs in Detroit
After Detroit’s bankruptcy and recovery, skyrocketing rent prices were forcing native Detroiters from their homes. We evaluated a rent subsidy program that helps increase housing security for people affected by this surge in housing demand.
PSC’s Evaluations Help Secure Michigan’s Energy Future
Did You Try Turning It Off and then On Again? From the Top Michigan winters are storied across the globe. Temperatures can drop far into the negatives and drifts of snow many feet high can barricade us in our homes for days depending on where in the Mitten we live. We weatherize our homes, add […]