This bill requires Michigan utilities to submit detailed long-term electricity plans that consider all types of electricity generation, including renewables, fossil fuels, and nuclear. Utilities must forecast sales and demand, analyze costs and environmental impacts, provide plans to reduce energy waste, and detail compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill mandates public hearings, requires an environmental justice analysis for new natural gas plants, and calls for competitive bidding for new projects. It also changes how grant funds for utility consumer advocacy are awarded and reported to the legislature.
