2007 House Bill 5548

Impose “renewable energy” mandates on utilities

Introduced in the House

Dec. 6, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To establish specific definitions for applying the gas and electric energy reduction mandates proposed by House Bill 5525, and the renewable energy mandates proposed by House Bill 5549. The bill is part of a package comprised of those bills plus House Bills 5383, and 5520 to 5524.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Jan. 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 17, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes substantive revisions based on months of lobbying and negotiations. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes substantive revisions based on months of lobbying and negotiations. See House-passed bill for details.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To clarify a technical provision in the bill so the language of the amended law is internally consistent.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Steven Lindberg (D-109)

To clarify provisions related to large utilities meeting renewable energy mandates by purchasing "credits" from other producers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 86 to 21 (details)

To mandate that Michigan electric utilities acquire 4 percent of their power from "renewable" sources by the end of 2012, and 10 percent by the end of 2015. The mandate would be reduced to the extent it increased residential rates by more than $3 per month, and on commercial customers from $15.83 to $187.50 per month. Utilities could meet the mandate by producing or purchasing renewable energy, or purchasing "credits" from a firm that exceeded the mandate. The provisions creating this regime are divided between this and House Bill 5549.

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.