Michigan sees another increase in net metering customers

On November 1, 2010, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff issued its net metering report for the last six months of 2009, which shows that the number of net metering customers jumped by 85 percent.

The MPSC in May last year adopted net metering and interconnection rules for small, renewable electric generation projects onsite, as required by Public Act 295 of 2008. The report issued said the number of net metering customers increased from 137 at the end of June 2009 to 254 at the end of December 2009. Wind proved the most popular with the number of installations increasing from 96 to 163 installations during the six-month period, while solar installations increased from 39 to 89 during the same time period. Customers are located throughout the state.  Beginning next year, the annual net metering report will cover calendar years.

The entire report is available on the MPSC’s website: michigan.gov/netmetering

Laurel Passera

Laurel is a Senior Renewables Analyst for IREC attorneys Keyes, Fox & Wiedman, and engages in research and analysis of net metering and interconnection regulatory trends to support IREC’s outreach and communication efforts. In 2009, Laurel was a Southeast Regional Network fellow for the Southeast Environmental Leadership Program and currently sits on Raleigh City Council’s Environmental Advisory Board.