PURPA
Michigan advocates fear federal rule changes will shut out solar developers
The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is under review by state and federal authorities.
Consumers Energy
Solar developers claim Michigan utility is illegally blocking projects
The formal complaints with state regulators allege Consumers Energy is violating federal PURPA rules.
Minnesota
Clean energy groups say Minnesota utilities hide public data as trade secrets
Minnesota utilities are not disclosing avoided costs, arguing instead that the information constitutes a trade secret.
Michigan
Q&A: Michigan’s top utility regulator on the state’s energy transition
The chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission discusses how utility oversight has changed amid a shift toward renewable energy.
PURPA
Michigan PURPA rulings a ‘mixed bag’ for independent power producers
Independent power producers say recent rulings by Michigan regulators provide short-term development opportunities but also more uncertainty in the coming years as they negotiate contracts with a major utility.