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Energy Programs and Technology Pilots
Notice: MI Power Grid meetings and all other MPSC workgroup meetings will be conducted via teleconference only until further notice. Please find remote access information for upcoming meetings on our calendar of events.
Utility companies use pilot projects to test new or experimental ideas. This helps utilities, stakeholders, and the MPSC learn what may work on a larger scale, as well as where to improve. Past pilot projects have involved energy waste reduction, electric vehicles, advanced metering infrastructure, and rates that vary based on when electricity is used. Having a standard process to evaluate pilot projects can help the MPSC and stakeholders decide whether expanding these programs is beneficial to customers.
Actions to Date
On October 11, 2021, the MPSC - Michigan Pilot Directory was released.
On February 4, 2021, Commission order for Case No. U-20645 adopted the definition of "pilot" and implemented objective criteria for pilot program review.
On October 29, 2020, Commission order for Case No. U-20645 provided direction regarding Staff's recommendations from the final Staff report. The order directs Staff to develop an online Michigan Pilot Directory and requests for comment on Staff's recommended definition and objective criteria for pilot program review.
On May 19, 2020, Commission order for Case No. U-20645 extended the deadlines for the workgroup.
On October 17, 2019, Commission order for Case No. U-20645 established the Energy Programs and Technology Pilots workgroup.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to communicate with utilities and other stakeholders regarding pilot related issues, including deadline reminders and updates.
Staff Report Timeline
- September 30, 2020: Final report filed to docket
Final Staff Report
Comments of DTE and MEGA
- August 17, 2020: Deadline for comments on draft report
Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, and Indiana Michigan Power Joint Comments
Consumers Energy Comments
DTE Comments
I&M Comments
LBNL Comments
MECCA Comments
Michigan EIBC and AEE Comments
Nextant Comments
Oracle Comments
Quantalux Comments
WattTime Comments
- July 31, 2020: Draft report released to stakeholders
Draft Staff Report
Stakeholder Sessions
June 25, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
June 11, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
May 28, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
May 14, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
April 30, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
April 16, 2020 (TELECONFERENCE ONLY)
Agenda | Presentations | Recording
March 19, 2020
This meeting has been postponed
February 27, 2020
Agenda | Presentations | Recording