MI HR0387

Encourages the Michigan Agency for Energy to conduct collaborative discussions with stakeholders about integrating energy storage technologies into Michigan's electric market

Directs the Agency to examine energy storage's value to the electric grid, impact on consumer rates and service quality, economic effects, and potential for new services

Requires findings and recommendations from the discussion be transmitted to the Michigan House and Senate and made available to the public

References federal actions including FERC Order 841 (February 15, 2018) removing barriers to energy storage participation in electricity markets and several states' energy storage legislation

Notes that Public Act 342 of 2016 encourages energy waste reduction policies that could potentially be enhanced through energy storage technology deployment