Sec. 205.
(1) A residential energy projects program may only be established and implemented pursuant to a plan approved by the commission. A provider seeking to establish a residential energy projects program shall file a proposed plan with the commission.
(2) A plan under subsection (1) shall include all of the following:
(a) The estimated costs of administration of the residential energy projects program.
(b) Whether the residential energy projects program will be administered by a third party.
(c) An application process and eligibility requirements for a record owner to participate in the residential energy projects program.
(d) An application form governing the terms and conditions for a record owner's participation in the program, including an explanation of billing under subdivision (f) and of the provisions of section 207.
(e) A description of any fees to cover application, administration, or other program costs to be charged to a record owner participating in the program, including the amount of each fee, if known, or procedures to determine the amount. A fee shall not exceed the costs incurred by the provider for the activity for which the fee is charged.
(f) Provisions for billing customers of the provider any fees under subdivision (e) and the monthly installment payments as a per-meter charge on the bill for electric or natural gas services.
(g) Provisions for marketing and participant education.
(3) The commission shall not approve a provider's proposed residential energy projects plan unless the commission determines that the plan is reasonable and prudent.
(4) If the commission rejects a proposed plan or amendment under this section, the commission shall explain in writing the reasons for its determination.
(5) Every 4 years after initial approval of a plan under subsection (1), the commission shall review the plan.
History: Add. 2016, Act 342, Eff. Apr. 20, 2017