Either at the Table or on the Menu – MPSC Hearing

by Bruce Goodman

The Michigan Public Service Commission has announced it will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. on June 22 for its proposed rules governing renewable energy plans and energy optimization plans. These rules may well set the tone and the future for energy projects in Michigan for the next decade.  Provisions include defining the “Michigan content” needed for a 10 percent REC bonus and how to compute RECs for pumped storage and mixed biofuel facilities. Part 2 of the proposed rules contain the details of how utilities are to implement their RPS plans, including rules on the five factors a utility may use to limit participation by bidders in RFP solicitations. Any person may submit written comments (reference Case No. U-15900) which must be received no later than 5 p.m. on July 14. See proposed rules at: http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/docs/15900/0001.pdf