Public utilities: electric utilities; cap on electric choice; modify. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the rules for electric choice in Michigan, primarily focusing on limiting the percentage of customers who can receive electricity from alternative suppliers. It establishes a cap on this percentage, which can be adjusted based on utility sales, and creates a queueing system for customers seeking to switch suppliers. The bill also addresses licensing requirements for alternative electric suppliers and clarifies rules around self-service power and affiliate wheeling, while considering existing contracts and costs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a cap of 10% on the percentage of electric utility sales that can be served by alternative electric suppliers.
- Creates a queueing system for customers seeking to switch to alternative electric suppliers.
- Allows for adjustments to the cap based on utility sales and customer usage, with a potential return to 10% after six consecutive years.
- Provides exceptions for specific customer groups, including iron ore mining facilities and facilities served by alternative suppliers since 2008.
- Requires alternative electric suppliers to obtain a license and maintain an office in Michigan.
- Addresses existing contracts and costs related to retail open access service.
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘self-service power’ and ‘affiliate wheeling’.
- Provides a transition period for utilities to recover restructuring costs and regulatory assets.
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