Wolverine State Studying New Net Metering Rules

State: Michigan

What prompted the net metering study?  What types of rules should be promulgated based on a 2016 bill signed by Republican Governor that required:

• preservation of retail net metering
• tackling efficiency
• tackling demand response
• increasing the state’s renewable energy goal to 15% by 2021.

So what exactly is Michigan’s PUC rulemaking looking to do?

• create new tariffs for distributed renewable projects no larger than 150 kW, generating up to 100% of a customer’s annual use
• “new rules that will allow customers participating in a net metering programs approved before the new tariff to continue to receive service under the terms and conditions of that program for up to 10 years from the date of enrollment.”
• Projects 20 kW and below will qualify for traditional net metering rates
• Projects up to the limit of 150 kW, will utilize a modified rate
• Renewable credits will be owned by the customer
• Application fees cannot exceed $50
• Ccustomers bear all interconnection costs.

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