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Michigan to Update Competitive Procurement Guidelines
On April 30, 2026 the Michigan PSC agreed and issued an order establishing a new competitive procurement workgroup to expedite review and revision of the guidelines
As background, Michigan’s recent legislation introducing a financial compensation mechanism for providers entering power purchase agreements has resulted in a significant increase in renewable procurement. This has led to concerns that the current guidelines need to be strengthened to do more than merely provide opportunities for third parties to bid into RFPs.
See: Case U-20852 – In the matter, on the Commission’s own motion, to commence a collaborative to consider best practices to ensure cost-effective development of new energy resources and to limit procurement barriers for emerging technologies, including processes for competitive bidding.
