Public utilities: consumer services; community solar facilities; require MPSC to promulgate rules concerning. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) by adding secs. 245 & 247. TIE BAR WITH: SB 518'25
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Overview
This bill directs the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to create rules regarding community solar facilities. Specifically, it aims to allow for the development and financing of these facilities, ensure equitable access for all customer classes, prioritize low-income households, and protect subscribers’ rights. The bill also addresses interconnection standards and billing credit rates to facilitate the integration of community solar into the state’s energy grid.
Key provisions
- The MPSC must create rules for community solar facility development and subscriber billing credits.
- At least 30% of electricity from community solar facilities must be reserved for low-income households.
- Electric providers cannot remove customers for subscribing to community solar.
- Subscriptions to community solar facilities are transferable and portable.
- The MPSC must establish bill credit rates based on retail rates.
- Interconnection standards and fees must be modified to support community solar facilities.
- Electric providers must efficiently connect community solar facilities to the grid.
- Subscriber organizations are not considered electric providers.
Who is affected
- Electric providers
- Community solar facility developers
- Subscribers to community solar facilities
- Low-income households
- Low-income service organizations
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