Bill > HB4590

This bill establishes a framework for locally distributed shared solar (LDSS) facilities in Michigan, creating a new community solar program with specific guidelines and requirements. The bill requires the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to develop rules within one year that enable the creation of solar facilities that can be subscribed to by multiple customers, with each subscriber receiving bill credits proportional to their investment. LDSS facilities must meet several key criteria, including having at least three subscribers, being connected to the electric grid, using solar panels not manufactured in China, North Korea, or Iran, and having a maximum capacity between 5-20 megawatts depending on location. The bill mandates that electric providers apply bill credits to subscribers' monthly electric bills, with credits calculated based on the subscriber's portion of the facility's electricity production. The program is designed to ensure broad participation, including provisions for low-income households and service organizations, and requires that subscribers receive bill credits for at least 25 years. Third-party developers are subject to specific restrictions, such as owning at least 25 megawatts of solar generation capacity in other states and guaranteeing a minimum of 10% bill savings for customers. The bill also includes provisions to protect consumer interests, ensure fair interconnection processes, and limit the total solar energy generation in the state to no more than 20% of total electricity generated.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4590