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certificate of necessity (CON)

Public Act 286 of 2008 was signed into law on October 6th, 2008 by Governor Jennifer Granholm. Section 6s of Act 286, MCL 460.6s, provides the option for a utility that seeks to add capacity to its system by construction, renovation, or long-term power purchase to seek one or more Certificates of Necessity (CON) from the Michigan Public Service Commission. More information on the CON process can be found in Docket U-15896

integrated resource plan

Public Act 286 requires an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) be prepared and filed by utilities when filing an application for a CON with the Commission. Applicable IRP guidelines for the CON process can be found in Docket U-15896

electric generation alternative analysis

Pursuant to Executive Order 2009-02 and subsequent Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) and MPSC an EGAA must be filed by a utility seeking a permit-to-install (PTI) for a coal-fired electric generation plant from the DNRE. EGAA's filed to date include:

• Consumers Energy (Docket U-15996)

• Wolverine Power Cooperative (Docket U-16000)

• Holland Board of Public Works (Docket U-16077)


legislation, orders & documents

• PA 286 of 2008 PDF icon

• PA 295 of 2008 PDF icon

• IRP Filing Instructions and Guidelines PDF icon




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