2026 House Bill 5718

Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of.

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 460.1011), as amended by 2023 PA 235.

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Amends Michigan's renewable energy law to broaden the definition of renewable energy resources—most notably by including natural gas—potentially impacting the state's clean energy standards and environmental objectives.

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2026

Introduced by Rep. David Prestin (R-108) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Markkanen (R-110) and Karl Bohnak (R-109)

Referred to the Committee on Energy