The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has been challenged by Citizens for Local Choice, who argue that the MPSC is not in a position to effectively judge local affairs as local people have greater insight into what their communities need. However, this petition failed to earn enough signatures to take effect, falling short of the over 350,000 signatures needed to get onto the ballot in November’s elections. Citizens’ group plans to get their petition on the state’s ballot in 2026, potentially setting Michigan for another years of debate about renewable energy permitting. The MPSc recently rejected two applications to replace power purchase agreements signed for biomass projects with new deals for solar farms.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
