8415 E JEFFERSON DETROIT, MI 48214

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1 INDIAN VILLAGE MARKET LLC 8415 E JEFFERSON DETROIT, MI Mkhioan Public Servm ~ ~ m m ~ April 22,2004 The Honorable Peter Lark, Chairman The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners P.O. fox I Chairman s Office rh..:. h; (31 My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the Michigan Electric Choice program at primary andlor secondary voltage and has been saving approximately $ per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates. As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, my savings will be reduced by approximately $6080 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan. We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the Michigan Electric Choice program. Very truly yours, vnl- 1 3IfJ4 I Jim Aticha

2 ~ I) Detroit Heading, 11C Manufacturers of Standard and Special Cold Headed Products 6421 LYNCH RD DETROIT. MICHIGAN (313) !!!9-!061 i i April 23,2004 Chairman Peter Lark Commissioner Laura Chappelle Commissioner Robert Nelson 6545 Mercantile Way 1 Chairman s Office 1 Detroit Heading is an automotive fastener manufacturer located within the City of Detroit. After extensive research we determined that Detroit Edison is not a competitive electricity supplier and that Michigan s Electric Choice service program would be a more cost effective alternative for power. We chose to utilize Strategic Energy in order to save approximately $50,000 or 20% annually. Unfortunately, the February 20th, 2004 Interim Order in Case U has virtually eliminated the benefits of Michigan s Electric Choice program and has once again monopolized Detroit Edison s hold on the state s electric power supply. As the manufacturing sector continues to erode within our state, we feel that this action by the further illustrates why businesses continue to migrate to southern states as well as overseas. In addition, the automotive industry is fiercely competitive and in order for us to remain viable, we must have the ability to purchase all manufacturing inputs, such as electricity, at rates equivalent to our out-ofstate and foreign competition. We respectfully request that the reconsider its decision allowing Detroit Edison to increase electric service rates. As soon as practical, please revise your interim order U and allow businesses and consumers to once again take full advantage of Michigan s Electric Choice Program. Treasurer Detroit Heading, LLC

3 cc: Congress Man John Conyers Jr. Congressman John Dingle Governor Jennifer Granholm Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick Senator Carl Levin Councilwoman Maryann Mahaffey Congresswoman Candice Miller Congressman Sander Levin Senator Debbie Stabenow

4 8445 LYNDON DETROIT, MICHIGAN (313) (313) FAX April 30, Chairman's Office I The Honorable Peter Lark, Chairman The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners i 1 my My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the Michigan Electric Choice program at primary and/or secondary voltage and has been saving approximately $22,283 per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates. As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, my savings will be reduced by approximately $18,977 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan. We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the Michigan Electric Choice program.... j I?!! Very truly yours, General Manager

5 1224 North Second Ave. Alpena, MI Ludlow Enterprrses i i MAY i 1 April 29,2004 Chairman Lark Commissioner Chappelle Commissioner Nelson PO Box Lansing, MI MAY Chairman's Office Dear Chairman Lark, Commissioner Chappelle, Commissioner Nelson, I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC's interim order, U-13808, which is adversely affecting my restaurant. I chose to lower my energy cost by enrolling in Michigan's Electric Choice program. As a result of this order, our savings will be reduced by 25%. In our industry, no one can raise prices like that. This increase goes right to my bottom line. I strongly recommend that the MPSC revise its interim order and reduce the RAST + rates so that we can reduce our high electric costs. Sincerely Brian.Ludlow President, Ludlow Enterprises I' Quality does matter I'...

6 BUSCEMI'S INC GRATIOT AVENUE CHESTERFIELD, MI April 22,2004 The Honorable Peter Lark, Chairman The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners MF? : 1 ;Jni'A. My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the Michigan Electric Choice program at secondary voltage and has been realizing substantial savings each year as compared to Detroit Edison retail rates. As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, I am concerned that the Electric Choice program may no longer be viable, thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan. We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the Michigan Electric Choice program. Very truly yours, Richard Buscemi

7 April 22,2004 MAY Q The Honorable Peter Lark, Chairman The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the Michigan Electric Choice program at primary and/or secondary voltage and has been saving approximately $12053 per year compared to Detroit Edison retail rates. As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, my savings will be reduced by approximately $8127 per year thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan. We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the Michigan Electric Choice program. Very truly yours, %L Robert Coleman

8 ~ ~~ ~ ~- ~~ April 22,2004 The Honorable Peter Lark, Chairman The Honorable Laura Chappelle and Robert Nelson, Commissioners My company is currently being served by an Alternate Electric Service Provider under the Michigan Electric Choice program at secondary voltage and has been realizing substantial savings each year as compared to Detroit Edison retail rates. As a result of the interim order in Case U-13808, I am concerned that the Electric Choice program may no longer be viable, thereby significantly increasing our costs to do business in the State of Michigan. We request your assistance in this matter by revising the order to restore our savings under the Michigan Electric Choice program. Very truly yours, B/L@fy John Hodges

9 MADONNA U N WE RSlTY Vice President for Finance and Operations April 7,2004 i.~- zlr,,..n~y.,av9 Ly~,c,~~q!!E :.~ SCHOOLCRAFT ROAD :;+?; i... ~, LIVONIA. MICHIGAN I 173 Telephone: Fax: Iwllhelm@madonna.edu Chairman Lark Commissioner Chappelle Commissioner Nelson MAY Dear Chairman Lark, Commissioner Chappelle, and Commissioner Nelson: I am writing to urge you to amend the MPSC s interim order, U-13808, which is adversely affecting Madonna University. We chose to lower our energy costs by enrolling in Michigan s Electric Choice program, believing that the rules would not be changed without advance notice. As a result of this order, we will not save the $46,000 on our primary accounts that had been projected, but even worse, our costs will be an estimated $42,700, higher than it would be if we had stayed on the tariff rate. The increased expense for all ofow University facilities is estimated to be in excess of$94,000. At a time when the cost to obtain a college education is subject to public scrutiny it is difficult to understand why the MPSC would deprive the higher education community of an opportunity to reduce operating costs and thereby limit tuition increases. I strongly urge the MPSC to revisit its interim order and reduce the RAST rates so that Madonna University can realize the full savings it anticipated when it chose to enter into the electric purchase agreement. Sincerely Leonard A. Wilhelm Vice President for Finance and Operations LAWIrm cc: Senator Laura Toy Representative John Pastor

10 ,... MAY I i Chairman Peter Lark Commissioner Laura Chappelle Commissioner Robert Nelson 6545 Mercantile Way Lansing, MI I Chairman's Office I April 29,2004 Good People, Vista Maria is Mic., ar. -.-rgest residen..-. xeatrnent facility for adolescent girls. We are a charitable nonprofit with 240 employees and a 38-acre campus in Wayne County. Our operating budgets are extremely tight and we must find savings wherever we can. Last summer we entered an agreement with Strategic Energy that should have reduced our annual $1 13,000 electricity cost by 30%. To date we have realized almost none of the anticipated savings due to the incredible stalling tactics of DTE to actually implement the change of suppliers. Now, with the enactment of the interim order in case U we will realize at best only half of the projected savings. The Electric Choice program was supposed to reduce the cost of electricity in Michigan and make us more competitive with our neighboring states. Governor Granholm and other elements of our state government are working hard to attract and retain jobs in Michigan. DTE's rates are not competitive, not good for business, not good for jobs and not good for Michigan. We strongly urge you to reconsider your recent action and to implement a rate structure that is good for Michigan, its citizens and its businesses. Sincerely, Earl Goddin Vice President / Chief Financial Officer 9 Sponsored by The Sirrers ofthe Good Shcphcrd Main Office: West Warren Avenue - Dearborn Heighrs, MI * (0 Satellire Office: Virgil * Derroit, MI hrtp://commun~ry.mlive.comlcdgi~~