2023 Senate Bill 362

Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation program; eliminate modified net metering and cap on system capacity, increase cap on peak load, and provide for fair value tariffs and standard-offer contracts.

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 13, 173, 175, 177, and 179 (MCL 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1013, 460.1173, 460.1175, 460.1177, and 460.1179), as amended by 2016 PA 342; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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Enhances the regulatory framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state, refining definitions and provisions related to electric and natural gas providers, eligible electric generators, and various facilities, with a focus on energy conservation, efficiency, and waste reduction. The bill introduces new standards for energy waste reduction credits and plans, and the federal approval process for transmission projects, while repealing certain outdated acts to foster a sustainable energy landscape.

Introduced in the Senate

May 25, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Erika Geiss (D-1), Sue Shink (D-14), Ed McBroom (R-38), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Darrin Camilleri (D-4) and Sam Singh (D-28)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment