Advocates call Michigan utility’s net metering replacement ‘outrageous’

Energy News Network: Solar advocates say the first utility proposal to replace net metering in Michigan would unfairly compensate customers for their power while also charging them “punitive” fixed fees.

DTE Energy filed a broad rate request on July 6 with the Michigan Public Service Commission that includes a new distributed generation tariff. Energy laws passed in 2016 now require Michigan utilities to develop programs that replace net metering, effective June 1.

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