Public utilities: electric utilities; establishment of microgrids; provide for. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).
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Overview
This bill establishes microgrids in Michigan and modifies regulations for electric utilities regarding alternative energy suppliers. It focuses on allowing retail customers to source electricity from alternative suppliers, with limitations on the percentage of a utility’s sales that can be served by these suppliers. The bill also addresses licensing requirements for alternative electric suppliers, establishes procedures for queue management for customers seeking open access service, and clarifies definitions related to self-service and community service power, including provisions for affiliate wheeling and microgrid operation.
Key provisions
- Establishes microgrids and outlines procedures for their establishment and operation.
- Limits the percentage of a utility’s sales that can be served by alternative electric suppliers (initially 10%).
- Creates a queue management system for customers seeking open access to alternative electric suppliers.
- Requires alternative electric suppliers to obtain a license and meet specific operational and financial requirements.
- Defines terms related to self-service, community service, affiliate wheeling, and microgrids.
- Addresses rates and tariffs for alternative electric suppliers and standard tariff service.
- Provides a mechanism for utilities to recover restructuring costs and regulatory assets.
- Allows customers to switch back to standard tariff service from an alternative supplier.
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