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MI HB5654
Bill
Status
10/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lahti
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AI Summary
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Electric providers must submit annual reports to the Public Service Commission detailing renewable energy compliance, including amounts of electricity generated, renewable energy credits acquired or transferred, and capacity of renewable and advanced cleaner energy systems.
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Municipally-owned and cooperative electric utilities must submit report summaries to their customers and governing bodies, with municipal utilities able to satisfy itemized billing requirements by including the summary with customer bills.
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The Commission must monitor reports to ensure electric providers serving the same distribution territory do not gain unfair competitive advantages through renewable energy program actions.
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By February 15, 2011 and annually thereafter, the Commission must report to legislative committees on renewable energy status, cost comparisons to conventional coal generation, employment impacts, and cost-effectiveness of renewable programs.
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The Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth must maintain the Commission's most recent report on its website for public access.
Legislative Description
Energy; conservation; disclosure to municipal electric utility customers of savings and charges for renewable energy and energy optimization; provide for in annual rather than monthly statements. Amends sec. 51 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1051).
Public utilities, consumer services
Last Action
Assigned Pa 174'10 With Immediate Effect
10/6/2010