This bill amends the existing law governing public utilities in Michigan, specifically focusing on the responsibilities of the public service commission. It mandates that the commission submit an annual report to the governor and legislature by the first Monday of March each year, summarizing its activities and including any rules, opinions, and orders issued during the previous calendar year. The report must also contain any additional information deemed valuable by the commission.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for data centers and public water supplies. By July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the commission is required to publish a report on its website detailing the total water usage by each data center in public water supply service areas, as well as the total energy consumption of these data centers measured in gigawatts per year. Definitions for "data center" and "public water supply" are also provided to clarify the terms used in the reporting requirements.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 460.5