Public utilities: public service commission; calculation of costs of renewable energy; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6y.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Michigan’s Public Service Commission to create an online tool that calculates the full cost of renewable energy for customers. The tool will estimate costs over the system’s lifespan, including construction, operation, decommissioning, and disposal. It will use definitions from the Clean and Renewable Energy Act of 2008.
Key provisions
- The Public Service Commission must create an online cost calculation tool.
- The tool must estimate costs over the renewable energy system’s lifespan.
- The calculation must include construction, operation, decommissioning, and disposal costs.
- The tool must use definitions from the Clean and Renewable Energy Act of 2008.
- The tool must be available by December 31, 2026.
Who is affected
- Electric utility customers in Michigan
- The Public Service Commission
- Renewable energy providers
Notable changes
- Requires a detailed cost analysis of renewable energy systems.
- Establishes a specific timeline for the tool’s creation (December 31, 2026).
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