The state’s utility-regulating agency says Michigan electric companies have probably hit a 10 percent renewable energy target.
The study by the state Public Service Commission shows Michigan utilities generated more than 9 percent of the state’s power using renewable resources in 2014, and probably exceeded 10 percent last year, says PSC spokeswoman Judy Palnau.
“The state not only met the 10 percent but will exceed if the projections hold out.”
Palnau says the cost of generating power using wind, in particular, has gone down considerably since the mandate was adopted in 2008. She says that’s made it easier for utilities to comply.
The Legislature is debating an update to Michigan’s energy policy that may or may not include a boost to the renewable energy mandate.