LANSING – A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in the state’s renewable energy and distributed energy programs, with participation expected to continue to rise as the state implements the changes made to Michigan’s energy laws in 2023.

The MPSC’s Status of Renewable Energy, Distributed Generation, and Legacy Net Metering in Michigan report finds that electric utilities regulated by the MPSC had more than 7,500 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity at the end of 2024 and more than 8,300 MW expected by the end of 2025, based on contracts approved by the Commission. Utilities added 1698 MW of renewable energy in 2024, an increase of 28.9% over the 5882 MW of renewable capacity that was online at the end of 2023.

That figure is expected to reach 17

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