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MI HB6127

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Agema

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the cap on retail customers who may choose alternative electric suppliers from 10% to 25% of an electric utility's average weather-adjusted retail sales.

  • Establishes procedures for administering annual energy allotments on a calendar year basis, with existing customers receiving allocated amounts and new customers served on a first-come, first-served basis after expansion requests are prioritized.

  • Allows iron ore mining and processing facilities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to purchase all or any portion of electricity from alternative suppliers regardless of the 25% sales cap.

  • Requires the Public Service Commission to establish licensing procedures for alternative electric suppliers, including requirements for in-state offices, financial/managerial capabilities, and collection of applicable taxes.

  • Permits electric utilities to offer appliance service programs with separate department oversight, separate accounting, and restrictions on marketing through utility billing materials, provided costs don't exceed program revenues.

Legislative Description

Public utilities; electric utilities; cap on electric choice; increase. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).

Public utilities, electric utilities

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/05/2010

5/5/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy And Technology5/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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