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Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.1001 (2026)

Short title; purpose and goal of act; compliance costs and savings.

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CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY WASTE REDUCTION ACT


Act 295 of 2008


460.1001 Short title; purpose and goal of act; compliance costs and savings.

Sec. 1.

    (1) This act may be cited as the "clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act".

    (2) The purpose of this act is to promote the development and use of clean and renewable energy resources and the reduction of energy waste through programs that will cost-effectively do all of the following:

    (a) Diversify the resources used to reliably meet the energy needs of consumers in this state.

    (b) Provide greater energy security through the use of indigenous energy resources available within this state.

    (c) Encourage private investment in renewable energy and energy waste reduction.

    (d) Coordinate with federal regulations to provide improved air quality and other benefits to energy consumers and citizens of this state.

    (e) Provide more reliable and resilient energy supplies during periods of extreme weather.

    (3) Pursuant to the reconciliation processes provided for in this act, the commission shall determine the costs and savings resulting from compliance with the renewable energy, clean energy, and energy waste reduction programs required under this act and include those costs and savings in the determination of the rates charged to customers of the electric and natural gas providers. This section does not prohibit the commission from authorizing shared savings or incentive programs as provided for in this act.

    

    

History: 2008, Act 295, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2008 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 342, Eff. Apr. 20, 2017 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 235, Eff. Feb. 27, 2024

Compiler's Notes:

    Enacting section 1 of Act 295 of 2008 provides: "Enacting section 1. As provided in section 5 of 1846 RS 1, MCL 8.5, this act is severable."

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2011–2026 · leading case: In re Review of Consumers Energy Co. Renewable Energy Plan
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In re Review of Consumers Energy Co. Renewable Energy Plan (2011) michctapp · cites it 5× “U-15805 and U-15889), approving the energy optimization (EO) plan and renewable energy (RE) plan submitted by Consumers Energy Company pursuant to Michigan’s Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, 2008 PA 295 , MCL 460.1001 et seq. (the Act). 1 We affirm.”
In re International Transmission Co. (2014) michctapp · cites it 2× “ITC’s project is subject to the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, MCL 460.1001 et seq., which 2008 PA 295 added to the Customer Choice and Electricity Reliability Act, MCL 460.”
In re Consumers Energy Co. (2014) michctapp “The Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, 2008 PA 295 , MCL 460.1001 et seq., became effective on October 6, 2008.”
In re Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.'s Compliance (2011) michctapp · cites it 5× “Appellant Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity (ABATE) 1 appeals by right a June 2, 2009, order of the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC), approving the energy optimization plan submitted by Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon) pursuant to Michigan’s…”
In re International Transmission Co. (2012) michctapp “2 In 2008, the Legislature passed 2008 PA 295 , known as the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, MCL 460.1001 et seq. (Act 295). Part 4 of Act 295, MCL 460.”
In Re Implementing Provisions of Public Act 233 of 2023 (2026) michctapp “2023 PA 233 PA 233 took effect on November 29, 2024, and added a new Part 8 to the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act, MCL 460.1001 et seq. PA 233 prescribes the powers and duties of the PSC to provide certification for the construction of wind, solar, and…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.1001(2) — 3 cases
In re Review of Consumers Energy Co. Renewable Energy Plan (2011) michctapp “U-15805 and U-15889), approving the energy optimization (EO) plan and renewable energy (RE) plan submitted by Consumers Energy Company pursuant to Michigan’s Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, 2008 PA 295 , MCL 460.1001 et seq. (the Act). 1 We affirm.”
In re International Transmission Co. (2014) michctapp “ITC’s project is subject to the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, MCL 460.1001 et seq., which 2008 PA 295 added to the Customer Choice and Electricity Reliability Act, MCL 460.”
In re Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.'s Compliance (2011) michctapp “Appellant Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity (ABATE) 1 appeals by right a June 2, 2009, order of the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC), approving the energy optimization plan submitted by Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon) pursuant to Michigan’s…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.1001(2)(b) — 1 case
In re Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.'s Compliance (2011) michctapp “Appellant Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity (ABATE) 1 appeals by right a June 2, 2009, order of the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC), approving the energy optimization plan submitted by Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon) pursuant to Michigan’s…”
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