Energy: alternative sources; energy waste reduction and electrification standards, renewable energy goals, and MPSC certification preempting local zoning; reverse changes made by 2023 public acts 229, 235, and 233, respectively. Amends title & heading subpt. A of pt. 2 & secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, 93, 173, 177 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.); repeals secs. 32, 51, 53, 72, 80, 80a, 101 & 103 & pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1032 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0323'25
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Overview
This bill aims to boost renewable energy and reduce energy waste in Michigan by establishing standards and incentives. It seeks to require electric providers to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from clean sources and energy efficiency programs, and to ensure that cost savings from these programs are returned to customers. The bill also seeks to reduce energy waste by state agencies and the public, and creates a wind energy resource zone board. It reverses some changes made by recent public acts related to energy policy.
Key provisions
- Requires electric providers to meet renewable energy standards, increasing to 60% by 2035.
- Mandates energy waste reduction programs and cost savings to be returned to customers.
- Establishes a wind energy resource zone board and authorizes wind energy resource zones.
- Creates a mechanism for electric providers to recover costs associated with renewable energy and energy waste reduction programs.
- Defines key terms related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related concepts.
- Allows for the use of biomass and other renewable resources to meet energy needs.
- Provides for expedited transmission line siting certificates.
- Authorizes residential energy improvement programs.
Who is affected
- Electric utilities
- Natural gas providers
- Electric consumers
- State agencies
- Renewable energy developers
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