LANSING -- Renewable power is generating increased interest in Michigan.
A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission shows that the number of net metering customers in the state more than doubled in the fiscal year running from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. Those customers have small wind- or solar-powered generators connected to the electrical grid, and they receive credit for the energy their systems generate but isn't used.
The PSC says the number of net metering customers statewide increased from 53 in the 2007-2008 fiscal year to 137 in 2008-2009.
Wind installations increased from 29 to 96 and solar installations increased from 23 to 39.
