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MI HB5005
Bill
Status
10/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Runestad
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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