2023 House Bill 4839

Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation, storage, and aggregation; create program for in rate cases.

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by adding part 8.

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This bill aims to enhance grid resilience and demonstrate savings for all ratepayers by establishing a program for customer-owned energy systems to contribute to the electric grid. The commission is tasked with setting program requirements within 180 days of the act's enactment, focusing on fair compensation for services provided by these systems, such as efficiency improvements, reduced peak demand, and decreased air pollution, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice communities.