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MI HB4297
Bill
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
HB 4297 Summary
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Eliminates the energy optimization program effective January 1, 2016, and repeals related sections that required providers to meet energy efficiency standards through cost recovery mechanisms.
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Expands renewable energy resources to include waste-derived fuels and cleaner energy sources like municipal solid waste and landfill gas, removing previous restrictions on biomass sourced from sustainably managed forests.
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Modifies renewable energy standards by removing the capacity portfolio requirement for large electric providers while maintaining the renewable energy credit portfolio requirement at 10% of electricity sold.
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Removes location requirements for renewable energy systems, allowing credits for electricity generated from renewable resources regardless of where the generation occurs within the state.
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Simplifies advanced cleaner energy credit substitution rules, allowing one-for-one substitution of advanced cleaner energy credits for renewable energy credits without commission approval for industrial cogeneration facilities.
Legislative Description
Energy; alternative sources; energy generated from waste; allow to qualify as renewable or advanced cleaner energy, modify renewable energy location requirements, and eliminate energy optimization program. Amends secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 21, 27, 39, 43, 45, 89, 91, 93 & 95 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.) & repeals (see bill).
Energy: alternative sources
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
11/10/2015