The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff today filed its annual net metering program report, which shows that the number of net metering customers in Michigan has more than doubled from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

"The number of net metering electric customers who have added small, renewable energy electric generation projects onsite has more than doubled," noted MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu.  "That demonstrates the high interest electric customers have in producing electricity from renewable sources at their homes and businesses."

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 today said the number of net metering customers increased from 53 in the 2007-2008 year to 137 in the 2008-2009 period.  Wind proved the most popular with the number of installations increasing from 29 to 96 during the period, while solar installations increased from 23 to 39 during the same time period.  Customers are located throughout the state.

The entire report is available on the MPSC's Web site michigan.gov/netmetering.

The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.