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MI HB5042

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lee Chatfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows state and political subdivision facilities to purchase all or any portion of electricity from alternative electric suppliers without counting toward the 10% cap on alternative supplier usage.

  • Requires customers claiming state or political subdivision facility status to submit an affidavit to the Michigan Public Service Commission, with a 10-day challenge period and formal investigation process if reasonable cause exists.

  • Defines "political subdivision" as a county, city, village, township, or authority for purposes of this exemption.

  • Excludes electricity purchased under this provision and any behind-the-meter generation from counting toward the 10% alternative supplier usage limit established for other retail customers.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Public utilities; electric utilities; eligibility to purchase electricity from an alternative electric supplier; include facilities owned or leased by this state or its political subdivisions. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).

Energy: alternative sources

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 11/04/2015

11/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy11/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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