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MI HB5005

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Runestad

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows qualified customers (for-profit hospitals, nonprofit hospitals, and inpatient health care facilities) to purchase all or any portion of their electricity from alternative electric suppliers without being subject to the 10% cap that normally limits customer choice to alternative suppliers.

  • Requires qualified customers to submit an affidavit to the Public Service Commission affirming their eligibility, with challenges to be resolved through a contested case process under the administrative procedures act.

  • Electricity purchased by qualified customers from alternative suppliers or generated behind-the-meter does not count toward the 10% utility sales limit established for other customers seeking alternative suppliers.

  • Defines "appliance service program" as a subscription program for repair and servicing of heating and cooling systems or other appliances, with requirements for separate departmental management, record-keeping, and cost allocation.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Public utilities; electric utilities; eligibility to purchase electricity from an alternative electric supplier; include certain hospitals and health care facilities. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).

Energy: alternative sources

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/21/2015

10/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy10/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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