Energy: alternative sources; regulations regarding small portable solar generation devices; provide for. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) by adding sec. 115.
This bill allows Michigan customers to install small, portable solar power systems on their property without needing approval from their electric provider or paying installation fees. It defines these systems as plug-in photovoltaic devices that produce up to 1,200 watts and connect through standard electrical outlets, while protecting providers from liability for any damage caused by customer installations. The law requires customers to notify their electric provider within 30 days of installation using a form developed by the state commission, which must include details like the system's capacity and address. Electric providers cannot require additional equipment or charge fees for these systems, and providers must not approve or reject their use. The bill amends Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act to formalize these rules for small-scale solar generation.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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referred to Committee on Energy
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Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Will Snyder
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
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Will Snyder
DDemocratic
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Brad Slagh
RRepublican
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Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
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Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
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Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
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Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
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Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
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Kelly Breen
DDemocratic
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Laurie Pohutsky
DDemocratic
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Noah Arbit
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Outman
RRepublican
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