Bill > HB4007

This bill amends the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act by expanding and clarifying definitions related to clean energy systems and energy generation. The bill introduces several key modifications, including a comprehensive definition of "biomass" that encompasses a wide range of organic materials like agricultural crops, wood wastes, animal wastes, and food processing waste. It expands the definition of "clean energy system" to include electricity generation methods that either produce energy without greenhouse gas emissions (such as nuclear generation), use natural gas with at least 90% carbon capture and storage effectiveness, or involve independently owned combined cycle power plants with specific greenhouse gas reduction plans. The bill also adds a new definition for "coal replacement engine" specifically for reciprocating internal combustion engines used to retire coal-fired generation in the Upper Peninsula. Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to the existing definitions, such as renumbering existing definitions and making minor linguistic adjustments. The amendments aim to provide more precise terminology and expand the scope of clean energy generation technologies recognized under Michigan law, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting alternative energy sources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4007