Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1221 - 460.1232).
This bill repeals the section of Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act that previously allowed for expedited permitting of large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities. By removing these specific provisions, the legislation effectively eliminates the special zoning exemptions and streamlined approval processes that were designed to accelerate the development of such projects. The bill does not alter other parts of the energy law, meaning requirements for renewable energy programs, net metering, and utility responsibilities remain unchanged. Its primary impact is to revert the regulatory framework for large-scale renewable infrastructure to the standard permitting procedures that existed before the 2018 amendments.
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Introduced Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
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referred to Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology
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Jun 26, 2024
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introduced by Representative William Bruck
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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P
Will Bruck
RRepublican
Co
Bill Schuette
RRepublican
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Brad Paquette
RRepublican
Co
DZ
Dale Zorn
RRepublican
Co
David Martin
RRepublican
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
Jim DeSana
RRepublican
Co
Luke Meerman
RRepublican
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