Energy: alternative sources; renewable energy system standards; modify. Amends secs. 29 & 51 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1029 & 460.1051).
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Overview
This bill modifies the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act to adjust how renewable energy credits are used and to establish stricter clean energy standards for electric providers. Specifically, it allows for renewable energy systems to be located outside of Michigan, clarifies rules for customer-generated renewable energy credits, and sets targets for clean energy portfolio requirements for electric providers, including municipally owned utilities and alternative suppliers. The bill also includes provisions for reviewing and potentially extending clean energy standard deadlines.
Key provisions
- Allows renewable energy systems to be located outside of Michigan if the electric provider includes the capacity to meet resource adequacy obligations.
- Establishes rules for customers to report renewable energy credits to their electric providers for portfolio compliance.
- Sets clean energy portfolio targets of 80% by 2035-2039 and 100% by 2040 and beyond for electric providers.
- Provides a process for municipally owned electric utilities to develop and submit clean energy plans.
- Allows for extensions of clean energy standard deadlines under certain circumstances.
- Addresses the unique circumstances of the Upper Peninsula, including reciprocating internal combustion engines, in relation to clean energy standards.
- Creates a reporting requirement for the commission to analyze factors influencing electric generation in the Upper Peninsula.
- Provides a mechanism for investor-owned utilities to exclude certain electricity sales from the clean energy standard calculation under specific contract conditions.
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