Dear Michigan Public Service Commission,

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1 Paul Kerman Thursday, March 15, :27:41 AM Paul Kerman 2160 Rome Ave Warren, MI 48091

2 Margaret Batts Thursday, March 15, :13:10 AM Margaret Batts White Lake Charter Township, MI 48383

3 Barbara Byers Thursday, March 15, :28:38 AM Barbara Byers 3607 Miller Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103

4 Michael Hill Thursday, March 15, :32:34 PM Michael Hill Spring Ln Farmington Hills, MI 48331

5 Melissa Nappu Thursday, March 15, :51:30 PM We need to keep net metering for solar power. Melissa Nappu Grand Rapids, MI 49508

6 Mary Pallas Thursday, March 15, :21:56 PM Mary Pallas Mile Rd NE, MI 49306

7 Sharon Swisher Thursday, March 15, :30:06 PM Sharon Swisher Mile Rd Le Roy, MI 49655

8 Christine Danner Comment re: docket U Fair Solar Policy. Save Jobs. Thursday, March 15, :30:41 PM Dear Executive Secretary, Reasons we need to be support solar energy: 1. Climate change 2. Peak oil 3. Pollution 4. The dismal state of our current energy infrastructure Last year, Commission staff were directed by the state legislator to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar tariff. Today, we still don t have a study but the Commission has decided to move ahead with a proposal to eliminate the current net metering billing structure. The replacement being suggested is not necessary at this time. It is anti-solar and anti-customer. Not only does changing the rate structure prematurely risk overcharging ratepayers who install solar on their homes, it also could have a major impact on thousands of Michiganders jobs. Currently, the solar industry employs more than 4,000 people in Michigan. These are goodquality, local jobs, the majority of which are in installation and cannot be automated or outsourced. More than eighty percent of Michigan voters, with majority support among both Republicans and Democrats, favor increasing the state s use of solar energy, according to a recent poll. Eliminating NEM without adequate study of its impacts, would be an absurd decision for the commission to make at this point in time. Christine Danner 2873 Oakwood Dr Port Huron, MI 48060

9 Kathy Salvati Comment re: docket U Fair Solar Policy. Save Jobs. Thursday, March 15, :45:35 PM Dear Executive Secretary, Last year, Commission staff were directed by the state legislator to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar tariff. Today, we still don t have a study but the Commission has decided to move ahead with a proposal to eliminate the current net metering billing structure. The replacement being suggested is not necessary at this time. It is anti-solar and anti-customer. Not only does changing the rate structure prematurely risk overcharging ratepayers who install solar on their homes, it also could have a major impact on thousands of Michiganders jobs. Currently, the solar industry employs more than 4,000 people in Michigan. These are goodquality, local jobs, the majority of which are in installation and cannot be automated or outsourced. More than eighty percent of Michigan voters, with majority support among both Republicans and Democrats, favor increasing the state s use of solar energy, according to a recent poll. Eliminating NEM without adequate study of its impacts, would be an absurd decision for the commission to make at this point in time. Kathy Salvati 912 N Salem Dr Essexville, MI 48732

10 LAURA BARMAN Comment re: docket U Fair Solar Policy. Save Jobs. Thursday, March 15, :00:13 PM Dear Executive Secretary, Last year, Commission staff were directed by the state legislator to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar tariff. Today, we still don t have a study but the Commission has decided to move ahead with a proposal to eliminate the current net metering billing structure. The replacement being suggested is not necessary at this time. It is anti-solar and anti-customer. Not only does changing the rate structure prematurely risk overcharging ratepayers who install solar on their homes, it also could have a major impact on thousands of Michiganders jobs. Currently, the solar industry employs more than 4,000 people in Michigan. These are goodquality, local jobs, the majority of which are in installation and cannot be automated or outsourced. More than eighty percent of Michigan voters, with majority support among both Republicans and Democrats, favor increasing the state s use of solar energy, according to a recent poll. Eliminating NEM without adequate study of its impacts, would be an absurd decision for the commission to make at this point in time. LAURA BARMAN 1724 Outer Ln Dr Ypsilanti, MI 48198

11 Shelley Cole Comment re: docket U Save Solar Jobs Thursday, March 15, :13:04 PM If the Michigan Public Service Commission eliminates net energy metering (NEM) before having a solid framework and methodology in place, it will destabilize Michigan s growing solar industry, as well as the 4,000-plus solar jobs in the state. There s no good reason to move away from NEM. Last year, the state legislature directed the Commission to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar rate design structure. This study was never fully completed. Without that this data there s no reason to move away from NEM, which is currently working for our state. In fact, according to Michigan s Public Service Commision own research, net-metered solar systems provide a net-benefit for electricity rates across communities. Because of this benefit, there is no reason to slash the value of solar, and punish customers. Michigan should also follow national standards and keep its current solar rate design in place. The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) recommends not changing solar net-metering policies until distributed solar makes up 5% of a grid. Currently, residential solar makes up merely 0.5% of the grid in Michigan. Acting prematurely to eliminate Michigan s net-metering policies will risk punishing customers with an unproven billing scheme, and killing a thriving industry in the process. Please maintain the current solar rate system until commission staff have adequately conducted a full study on the impacts of the policy and determined the value of solar, as they have been statutorily directed to do. Shelley Cole Norfolk Ln New Baltimore, MI 48051

12 Debra Sacheck Comment re: docket U Save Solar Jobs Thursday, March 15, :47:34 PM If the Michigan Public Service Commission eliminates net energy metering (NEM) before having a solid framework and methodology in place, it will destabilize Michigan s growing solar industry, as well as the 4,000-plus solar jobs in the state. There s no good reason to move away from NEM. Last year, the state legislature directed the Commission to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar rate design structure. This study was never fully completed. Without that this data there s no reason to move away from NEM, which is currently working for our state. In fact, according to Michigan s Public Service Commision own research, net-metered solar systems provide a net-benefit for electricity rates across communities. Because of this benefit, there is no reason to slash the value of solar, and punish customers. Michigan should also follow national standards and keep its current solar rate design in place. The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) recommends not changing solar net-metering policies until distributed solar makes up 5% of a grid. Currently, residential solar makes up merely 0.5% of the grid in Michigan. Acting prematurely to eliminate Michigan s net-metering policies will risk punishing customers with an unproven billing scheme, and killing a thriving industry in the process. Please maintain the current solar rate system until commission staff have adequately conducted a full study on the impacts of the policy and determined the value of solar, as they have been statutorily directed to do. Debra Sacheck 4329 Miramar Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

13 Margaret Van Houdt Comment re: docket U Save Solar Jobs Thursday, March 15, :29:11 PM If the Michigan Public Service Commission eliminates net energy metering (NEM) before having a solid framework and methodology in place, it will destabilize Michigan s growing solar industry, as well as the 4,000-plus solar jobs in the state. There s no good reason to move away from NEM. Last year, the state legislature directed the Commission to complete a full study of the costs and benefits associated with solar energy to determine a data-driven solar rate design structure. This study was never fully completed. Without that this data there s no reason to move away from NEM, which is currently working for our state. In fact, according to Michigan s Public Service Commision own research, net-metered solar systems provide a net-benefit for electricity rates across communities. Because of this benefit, there is no reason to slash the value of solar, and punish customers. Michigan should also follow national standards and keep its current solar rate design in place. The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) recommends not changing solar net-metering policies until distributed solar makes up 5% of a grid. Currently, residential solar makes up merely 0.5% of the grid in Michigan. Acting prematurely to eliminate Michigan s net-metering policies will risk punishing customers with an unproven billing scheme, and killing a thriving industry in the process. Please maintain the current solar rate system until commission staff have adequately conducted a full study on the impacts of the policy and determined the value of solar, as they have been statutorily directed to do. Margaret Van Houdt N Shore Dr Spring Lake, MI 49456