2025 Senate Bill 519

Public utilities: consumer services; community solar facilities; require MPSC to promulgate rules concerning.

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by adding sections 245 and 247.

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Senate Bills 518–519 of 2025 amend Michigan’s energy laws to establish a regulatory framework for community solar facilities, promote efficient electrification, and ensure broad and equitable access to renewable energy, particularly for low-income households, while also providing consumer protections and clarifying cost recovery and operational rules for electric providers.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 4, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Sue Shink (D-14), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Kevin Daley (R-26) and Mallory McMorrow (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment