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Renewable Energy in Michigan

Learn about Michigan's renewable energy credit portfolio requirements, including goals for energy waste reduction and low-income communities. Explore voluntary green pricing programs, community solar initiatives, and proposed legislation for community renewable energy gardens.

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Renewable Energy in Michigan

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  1. Renewable Energy in Michigan Katie Trachsel Energy Waste Reduction Low Income Workgroup

  2. Renewable Portfolio Standard • 2016 PA 342 Section 28 (1) An electric provider shall achieve a renewable energy credit portfolio as follows: • (a) In 2016 through 2018, a renewable energy credit portfolio that consists of at least the same number of renewable energy credits as were required under former section 27. • (b) In 2019 and 2020, a renewable energy credit portfolio of at least 12.5% • (c) In 2021, a renewable energy credit portfolio of at least 15%

  3. What is a Renewable Energy Credit Portfolio? • The sum of the renewable energy credits achieved by a provider for a particular year A limited substitution is allowed

  4. Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Goals Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Combined State Goal by 2025 Renewable Energy Energy Waste Reduction

  5. Renewable Energy and Low Income • Voluntary Green Pricing Programs • Community Solar

  6. Community Solar • Cherryland Electric Cooperative • First Community Solar in Michigan • CELICA Program • In partnership with local and state agencies • Income qualified • Weatherization first! • Looking to replicate and to couple with weatherization program for EWR

  7. Proposed Legislation/Programs • HB 5861 • Community Renewable Energy Gardens • Allow communities to create a community renewable energy garden • Voluntary Green Pricing • Biennial filings

  8. Michigan Public Service CommissionRenewable Energy EWR Low Income Workgroup Staff Contact Katie Trachsel TrachselK@michigan.gov 517-284-8321

  9. Outline of EWR LI Presentation • Proposed legislation • 5861 • Cherryland • MAE Presentation info • RPS and Goal listing by date • Include new CE and DTE commitments as well • Include substitution • Low Income? • VGP • Usually asked for by third parties bc of not wanting to create a subsidy

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