Renewable energy efforts in Michigan saw a sizeable growth last year, as a result of its distributed generation (DG) program.
An annual report from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) notes that installations producing power under the program grew by nearly 28 percent, rising from 2,684 in 2016 to 3,427 in 2017. Residents are producing more of their electricity, and the program’s total capacity rose by 35 percent over the previous year in accommodation.
Distributed generation was formerly known as the net metering program in Michigan. It is a program built on the theory that customers can produce their own power to reduce their energy bills. DTE Electric has most benefited from this, with 1,705 customers participating, but Consumers Energy is also participating, with 939 customers. Program participation continues to rise year over year, though most customers stem from the eastern side of the state.
The DG report was based on annual reports filed with the MPSC and Commission activities surrounding the program, up through August 2018.
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