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Michigan Building Trades Council
Solar Developer Contests Michigan PURPA Freeze
A solar developer is attempting to block a Michigan utility giant’s effort to halt its energy purchases under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act for the next 10 years.
ITC
FERC Sidesteps Michigan Tx Ownership Dispute
FERC has declined to involve itself in a dispute over whether Consumers Energy must transfer ownership of transmission assets to its former subsidiary.
Entergy
Entergy Abandons Palisades PPA Termination
Entergy said it will continue to operate the Palisades nuclear plant until early 2022 under the terms of its original agreement with Consumers Energy.
MISO Endorses 2 Michigan Projects for Expedited Review
MISO is recommending two of three Michigan projects requested for expedited review be approved before its 2017 Transmission Expansion Plan.
CMS Touts Generation Reliability, Palisades PPA Replacement
CMS Energy said that 2016 was their best year ever for generation reliability, and boosted earnings for the year to $551 million from $523 million in 2015.
DTE Energy
Michigan Energy Bill Preserves RPS, 10% Retail Choice Cap
Following a dramatic all-night session, Michigan lawmakers approved legislation that increases the state’s renewable portfolio standard and preserves its limited retail choice.
Entergy, Consumers Announce Closure of Palisades Nuke
Entergy and Consumers Energy have decided to terminate a power purchase agreement for the Palisades nuclear plant early.
Michigan Senate Increases RPS; Keeps 10% Retail Choice Cap
The Michigan Senate approved legislation that would increase the renewable portfolio standard while maintaining the 10% cap on retail choice.
FERC Rejects Challenge to Michigan Wind Farm’s GIA
FERC rejected METC’s rehearing request regarding a western Michigan wind farm’s interconnection agreement with MISO.
MISO Board of Directors Briefs
A summary of issues the MISO Board of Directors discussed at the MISO Informational Forum last week.

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