Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6094: Public utilities: public service commission; filing of rate cases for recovery of certain costs; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

This bill prohibits electric and natural gas utilities in Michigan from including specific administrative and political expenses in the rates charged to customers. It explicitly bans the recovery of costs related to executive compensation, fines, lobbying, advertising, charitable donations, and trade association memberships. If the Public Service Commission determines that a utility has improperly collected these fees, it must order a refund to customers with interest and impose escalating fines based on the number of violations. Any fines levied under this new rule would be directed toward a fund designed to assist low-income individuals with energy costs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by prohibiting recovery of political and administrative expenses, preventing rate hikes and ensuring fair pricing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1076: Energy: gas and oil; certain standards under the motor fuels quality act; update. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6, 7, 10a & 10d of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.642 et seq.); adds secs. 4b, 7a & 7b & repeals sec. 5a of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.645a).

SB 1076 updates the Michigan Motor Fuels Quality Act by modernizing the definitions of various fuel types and industry terms used in the law. The bill clarifies the meanings of substances like ethanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen fuel, while also refining definitions for industry roles such as blenders, distributors, and operators. Additionally, it adds new sections to the statute to address emerging fuel technologies and repeals an outdated provision. These changes directly affect fuel suppliers, retailers, and regulators by ensuring the legal framework accurately reflects current fuel standards and practices.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill modernizes fuel definitions to include emerging technologies like hydrogen and clarifies industry roles, facilitating the adoption of new energy standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 1043: Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for energy products and services during a market disruption; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1041'26, SB 1042'26

This bill, known as the Energy Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses from charging excessively high prices for gasoline, propane, and home heating oil during market disruptions. It defines a market disruption as events like natural disasters, strikes, or emergencies and sets a 20% price increase threshold as the limit for what is considered unjustified, unless sellers can prove higher costs or prior discounts caused the rise. The law applies to anyone selling these essential energy products but excludes utilities regulated by state or federal commissions. Enforcement is handled by state and local prosecutors, who can issue written demands for documents and testimony and file court actions against violators, with investigative details kept confidential until a formal charge is made.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumers from excessive energy pricing during disruptions, aligning with the goal of protecting utility consumers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 6104: Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for energy products and services during a market disruption; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6102'26, HB 6103'26

This bill, known as the Energy Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses in Michigan from charging excessively high prices for gasoline, propane, and home heating oil during market disruptions such as severe weather or supply shortages. It defines an excessive price increase as one exceeding 20% unless the seller can prove the hike is due to higher costs or a prior discount, and it applies to these goods for 30 days after the disruption ends. To enforce these rules, the state attorney general can investigate violations, seize assets to prevent their removal, and file class-action lawsuits to recover damages for affected consumers. The legislation also outlines specific procedures for legal demands and limits the time frame for filing such actions to four years.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects energy consumers from price gouging during market disruptions, aligning with the goal of protecting utility consumers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5847: Public utilities: electric utilities; cyber-physical security and operational technology protections for electric utility facilities and natural gas utilities; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding 10ii.

This bill requires electric and natural gas utilities in Michigan to prove they have security measures in place to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. Utilities must also maintain a risk-based program to identify and mitigate these risks. If approved by the state commission, utilities can pass the cost of these enhanced security investments onto retail customers through a specific fee. The bill also mandates that sensitive information regarding security vulnerabilities and protective systems remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens energy infrastructure by mandating cyber-physical security measures to protect critical utility facilities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity measures and operational technology protections for critical infrastructure, directly enhancing security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 987: Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).

Senate Bill 987 amends Michigan's use tax law to maintain the exemption of electricity, natural gas, and home heating fuels from the additional 2% use tax for residential use. This change ensures that households continue to pay only the standard sales tax rate on these essential utilities rather than the higher rate. The bill directly affects Michigan residents by preserving the current tax treatment of residential energy consumption. Introduced by Senator Jonathan Lindsey on May 20, 2026, the legislation is currently under review by the Committee on Government Operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill maintains exemption of essential utilities from additional use tax, providing tax relief to households and preserving lower tax rates for residential energy consumption.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects residential energy consumers by maintaining exemptions from higher use taxes on essential utilities like electricity and gas.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 915: Public utilities: public service commission; competitive bidding for certain utility contracts; require. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

This bill requires electric and natural gas utilities in Michigan to use competitive bidding for contracts involving construction, operations, maintenance, or capital improvements. If a utility fails to follow this competitive process, the state commission cannot allow the company to recover the costs associated with that contract. The law also grants ratepayers and bidders the right to sue for damages or injunctive relief if the competitive bidding rules are not followed, with potential penalties of at least $1,000 plus legal fees. Additionally, all bids submitted to these utilities must be treated as public records and made available for inspection and copying.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates competitive bidding for utility contracts, protecting consumers and promoting market efficiency in energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5792: Crimes: other; interfering with the operational technology of a covered critical infrastructure facility; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 383b.

This bill creates a new felony offense for knowingly and maliciously interfering with the operational technology of specific critical infrastructure facilities. It directly affects individuals who intentionally disrupt systems such as large electric substations, significant battery storage units, major water facilities, large data centers, and natural gas storage sites. The law establishes two tiers of punishment: a standard penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or a harsher penalty of up to 30 years and a $300,000 fine if the disruption harms emergency services, hospitals, water systems, or causes over $1 million in damage. The legislation explicitly excludes lawful protests, authorized research, and law enforcement activities from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offenses to protect critical infrastructure, thereby strengthening public safety and the criminal justice system's ability to deter malicious interference.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens energy infrastructure security by criminalizing attacks on critical energy facilities like substations and gas storage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by creating felony penalties for malicious interference with critical infrastructure technology systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 5718: Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 11 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1011).

This bill amends Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act to update the legal definitions of renewable energy resources and systems. It expands the definition of renewable energy resources to include specific biomass sources like sustainably managed wood and certain waste-derived materials, while explicitly excluding natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear power. The legislation also clarifies which facilities qualify as renewable energy systems, such as landfill gas recovery plants and methane digesters, while excluding new hydroelectric dams and incinerators from the definition. These changes aim to provide clearer guidance for compliance with the state's renewable energy standards and credit programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands renewable energy definitions to include biomass and waste-derived materials while excluding fossil fuels, strengthening clean energy policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands renewable energy definitions to include sustainable biomass and waste-derived materials while excluding fossil fuels, promoting clean energy and environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Waste Management

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 5665: Environmental protection: air pollution; petroleum and carbon dioxide pipeline act; exclude carbon capture projects and sequestration projects and provide conditions for pipeline approval. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 11 of 1929 PA 16 (MCL 483.1 et. seq.) & adds secs. 13 & 15. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5664'26, HB 5666'26, HB 5667'26, HB 5668'26, HB 5669'26

This bill updates Michigan's existing pipeline regulations to include carbon dioxide transport while explicitly exempting carbon capture and sequestration projects from oversight. It requires companies building pipelines for oil, petroleum products, or carbon dioxide to obtain approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission, which will review applications for public safety, environmental stewardship, and market conditions. The legislation also clarifies that producers, refiners, and private pipeline operators without public interest involvement remain outside the commission's regulatory authority. By adding new sections to the state's pipeline act, the bill establishes a formal approval process that considers alternative routes and infrastructure options before granting permission for new pipeline construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands pipeline regulations to include carbon dioxide transport, supporting carbon capture infrastructure development and energy infrastructure modernization.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly exempts carbon capture and sequestration projects from oversight while expanding pipeline regulations, potentially weakening environmental protections for CO2 transport.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Utility Regulation Air Quality

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