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MI HB5673

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ed McBroom

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum program duration for net metering from 10 years to 20 years.

  • Removes the requirement that customer generation capacity be limited to meeting only the customer's own electric needs, allowing for excess generation.

  • Eliminates the 1% cap on net metering participation based on a utility's in-state peak load and removes capacity allocations by generator size categories.

  • Changes customer selection from first-come, first-served basis to selection based solely on meeting interconnection and equipment requirements.

  • Requires utilities to demonstrate to the Public Service Commission that participant restrictions are necessary for public health, safety, or distribution system integrity before implementing any limits.

Legislative Description

Energy; electricity; net metering; authorize increased customer generating capacity. Amends sec. 173 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1173).

Energy, alternative sources

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/13/2014

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Energy And Technology6/12/2014

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