On October 6, 2008, Governor Granholm signed SB 213 into law.  SB 213, known as PA 295, includes a provision directing the Michigan Public Service Commission to establish a statewide net metering program no later than 180 days after the effective date of the Act.

Following a public comment period,on March 18, 2009, the Commission issued an Order in Case No. U-15787 approving new net metering rules and revised interconnection rules.

On May 26, 2009, the MPSC formally adopted the Electric Interconnection and Net Metering Rules.

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Net Metering Program Highlights