Senate Bill 1164 Summary

• Removes the 10% cap on electric customer access to alternative suppliers, allowing all retail customers to choose alternative electric suppliers without load limitations.

• Requires the Michigan Public Service Commission to develop an energy service delivery model documenting ownership, capacity, operating/capital expenses, and reliability of all electric generating facilities, distribution lines, substations, and storage units in the state.

• Mandates the commission develop integrated resource plans for each electric utility including consumer energy portfolio choices, rates based on unsubsidized costs with administrative costs capped at 10% of electricity costs, and a 5-year demand forecast by energy source type.

• Establishes competitive bidding guidelines allowing alternative energy suppliers to bid on the difference between power supply and demand, with reliability requirements and penalty provisions for suppliers failing to meet standards.

• Repeals Section 47 of the 2008 Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act and clarifies existing provisions regarding appliance service programs, self-service power, affiliate wheeling, and qualifying facility contracts.