2026 House Bill 5764

Energy: alternative sources; regulations regarding small portable solar generation devices; provide for.

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 section 115.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Enables Michigan electric customers to install small plug-in solar systems with minimal regulatory oversight, exempting them from certain utility requirements and fees while ensuring safety and notification protocols.

Introduced in the House

March 19, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Will Snyder (D-87) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bradley Slagh (R-85), Reggie Miller (D-31), Stephen Wooden (D-81), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Pat Outman (R-91), Joey Andrews (D-38), Kelly Breen (D-21), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jason Morgan (D-23), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Carol Glanville (D-84), Noah Arbit (D-20) and Peter Herzberg (D-25)

Referred to the Committee on Energy