Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.1004

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 460.1004 - Legacy net metering program application and fees

Rule 104.

(1) An electric utility or alternative electric supplier may use an online legacy net metering program application process. An electric utility or alternative electric supplier not using an online application process, may utilize a uniform legacy net metering program application form which must be approved by the commission. An electric utility's legacy net metering program application may be combined with an electric utility's interconnection application.

(2) A customer taking retail electric service from an electric utility and applying to participate in the legacy net metering program shall concurrently submit a completed legacy net metering program application and interconnection application or indicate on the legacy net metering program application the date that the customer applied for interconnection with the electric utility and, if applicable, the date the customer received authorization to operate in parallel pursuant to R 460.968. All of the following requirements apply:

(a) Where a legacy net metering program application is accompanied by an associated interconnection application, an electric utility shall complete its review of the legacy net metering program application in parallel with processing the interconnection application pursuant to part 2 of these rules, R 460.911 to R 460.992, pursuant to both of the following:

(i) Combined with the notification of interconnection application completeness and conformance pursuant to R 460.936, the electric utility shall notify the customer whether the legacy net metering program application is accepted, and provide an opportunity for the customer to resolve any application deficiencies pursuant to the timelines in R 460.936(7)(b) or withdraw the application, or the electric utility may consider the legacy net metering program application withdrawn without refund of the application fees.

(ii) While processing the interconnection application, which may include, but is not limited to, R 460.946 fast track initial review, the electric utility shall determine whether the appropriate meter or meters, is installed for the legacy net metering program.

(b) When a legacy net metering program application is filed with an already in-progress interconnection application, the utility may process the legacy net metering application in parallel with the interconnection application pursuant to part 2 of these rules, R 460.911 to R 460.992, and subdivision (a) of this subrule, if practicable, or adopt the review process pursuant to subdivision (c) of this subrule.

(c) When a legacy net metering program application is filed with an in-progress interconnection application and the electric utility determines it is not practicable to process the legacy net metering program application in parallel with the interconnection application, or when the legacy net metering application is filed subsequent to the customer receiving authorization to operate its eligible generator in parallel pursuant to R 460.968, the electric utility shall process the legacy net metering program application pursuant to both of the following:

(i) The electric utility shall review the legacy net metering program application and determine whether to accept the application pursuant to the timelines in R 460.936(6) and (7) within 10 business days. The timelines in R 460.936(7)(a) apply to electric utility notifications. The electric utility shall provide the customer an opportunity to resolve any application deficiencies pursuant to R 460.936(7)(b). If the customer fails to remedy the deficiency within the timelines pursuant to R. 460.936(7)(b), the electric utility may consider the legacy net metering application withdrawn without refund of the application fees.

(ii) Within 10 business days of notifying the customer that the legacy net metering application has been accepted, the electric utility shall determine whether the appropriate meter is installed for the legacy net metering program.

(d) If a customer approved for participation in the legacy net metering program requires a new or additional meter or meters, the electric utility shall arrange with the customer to install the meter or meters at a mutually agreed upon time.

(e) The electric utility shall complete changes to the customer's account to permit the legacy net metering program credit to be applied to the account no more than 10 business days after the necessary meter is installed and all necessary steps in R 460.966 are completed.

(3) A customer taking retail electric service from an alternative electric supplier shall submit a completed legacy net metering program application to the alternative electric supplier and provide a copy to the electric utility that provides distribution service. The following requirements apply:

(a) The electric utility shall process the legacy net metering program application according to the applicable timelines in subrule (2)(a) through (d) of this rule.

(b) The electric utility shall notify the alternative electric supplier when it has provided the applicant authorization to operate the eligible electric generator in parallel pursuant to R 460.968 and, if applicable, that installation of the appropriate meter or meters is completed.

(c) Within 10 business days of the electric utility's notification, the alternative electric supplier shall complete changes to the applicant's account to permit the legacy net metering program credit to be applied to the account.

(4) If a legacy net metering program application is not approved by the alternative electric supplier, the alternative electric supplier shall notify the customer and the electric utility of the reasons for the disapproval. The alternative electric supplier shall provide the customer an opportunity to remedy the deficiency pursuant to the timelines in R 460.936(7)(b) or withdraw the application. If the customer fails to remedy the deficiency within the timelines pursuant to R. 460.936(7)(b), the alternative electric supplier and electric utility may consider the legacy net metering application withdrawn without refund of the application fees.

(5) If a customer's application for the legacy net metering program is approved, the customer shall have a completed and approved installation within 6 months from the date the customer's application is considered complete, or the electric utility or alternative electric supplier may terminate the application without refund and shall have no further responsibility with respect to the application.

(6) Customers participating in a legacy net metering program approved by the commission before the commission establishes a tariff pursuant to section 6a(14) of 1939 PA 3, MCL 460.6a, may elect to continue to receive service under the terms and conditions of that program for up to 10 years from the date of initial enrollment.

(7) The legacy net metering program application fee for electric utilities and alternative electric suppliers may not exceed $50. The fee must be specified on the electric utility's legacy net metering tariff sheet or in the alternative electric supplier's legacy net metering program plan.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.1004

2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/25/2023