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MI HB5673
Bill
Status
6/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ed McBroom
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum program duration for net metering from 10 years to 20 years.
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Removes the requirement that customer generation capacity be limited to meeting only the customer's own electric needs, allowing for excess generation.
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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.
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Changes customer selection from first-come, first-served basis to selection based solely on meeting interconnection and equipment requirements.
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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