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All MPSC workgroup meetings are being conducted via teleconference. Remote access information for upcoming meetings is available on our calendar of events.
Public Act 235 directs the Commission to prepare a report by Dec. 1, 2024, that examines the unique conditions impacting electric generation, transmission, and electricity demand in the Upper Peninsula with a focus on the UMERC RICE units and electric demand attributable to mining activities. The report must also identify options for reducing the carbon intensity of the RICE units and feasibility of deploying clean energy systems.
On February 8, 2024, the Commission issued an Order in Case No. U-21572 issuing guidance for Public Act 235 of 2023, Sections 51, Subsection 8.
On July 30 the Commission Heald a Public Hearing. The Recording can be found here.
The Commission directed Staff to create a study of the UMERC RICE units and transmission reliability and associated report with aid from UMERC, ATC, Cleland-Cliffs and MISO. The Study will include updated information about the UP electric system. Additionally, it will investigate the roles EWR, DR, generation, and transmission infrastructure play in grid stability and resource adequacy should the RICE facilities be retired or operationally constrained through changes in how the units are dispatched in order for UMERC to comply with the requirements of the clean energy standards in 2035 and/or 2040. The Commission is soliciting public comment until 6:00 p.m. (EST) on August 9, 2024. Reply comments are due at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on September 13, 2024.
Written comments should be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Comments submitted in electronic format may be filed via the Commission’s E-Dockets website, or for those persons without an E-Dockets account, via e-mail to mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Any person requiring assistance prior to filing comments may contact the Staff at (517) 241-6180. All comments should be paginated and reference Case No. U-21572. All filed comments will become public information available on the Commission’s website and subject to disclosure.
Implementation Status: In Process
Lead Staff: Marcy Champion and Zack Heidemann