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MI HR0014
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
- Encourages electric utilities to expeditiously explore construction of a natural gas-fired peaking power plant in the eastern Upper Peninsula
- Identifies benefits of the plant as lower electricity transmission costs, increased grid reliability, economic development, job creation, and expanded tax base for Upper Peninsula residents who currently pay significantly higher energy costs than the rest of the state
- Requests the Michigan Agency for Energy and Michigan Public Service Commission provide technical assistance during exploration and construction phases
- Requests MISO prioritize and expedite approval of the peaking power plant construction
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Michigan Agency for Energy Executive Director, Michigan Public Service Commission commissioners, and MISO Chief Executive Officer
Legislative Description
A resolution to encourage the construction of a peaking power plant in the Upper Peninsula.
Upper Peninsula
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy
1/29/2019
Committee Referrals
Energy1/29/2019
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