Trump’s Tax Refunds Do Little to Stem the Affordability Crisis, Michigan Democrats Say

Inside Climate News · By Arcelia Martin · last updated April 13, 2026 – 3:20 PM

The administration’s war in Iran and refusal to invest in renewable energy are driving up pump prices and utility bills for their constituents, the Democrats contend.

By Arcelia Martin

Ann Siegle used to spend anywhere from $150 to $280 monthly on her power bill. Since installing solar panels on the roof of her East Lansing, Michigan, home in 2023, she said her monthly bill has dropped to as low as $6 per month.

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