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Michigan reinstates property tax exemption for solar installations

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 18, 2019

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While attending the 7th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4465 and 4069 and Senate Bill 47 that will reinstate the property tax exemption for renewable energy systems that was previously in effect from 2002 until 2012.

“Since taking office, I’ve remained committed to protecting Michigan’s environment and combating climate change,” said Whitmer. “I’m proud to sign these bills that will allow for citizens to embrace and utilize renewable energy. This is positive step forward in advancing clean energy, while increasing jobs and protecting the pocketbooks of Michiganders.”

These bills ensure that renewable energy systems are exempt from personal property tax as long as they offset all or a portion of the energy use for the property, and produce less than 150 kilowatts. House Bill 4069 excludes residential solar panels from being considered as true cash value under real property tax during a tax assessment.

These bills simplify the current taxation system around onsite energy systems. As a result of these bills, residential customers will be incentivized to invest in onsite renewable energy systems.

House Bill 4465, sponsored by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (HD-53), House Bill 4069, sponsored by Bronna Kahle (HD-57), Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Tom Barrett (SD-24), were passed unanimously by both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.

News item from the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer

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Kelsey Misbrener

Kelsey is senior editor of Solar Power World.

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  1. Solarman says

    November 18, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    “While attending the 7th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4465 and 4069 and Senate Bill 47 that will reinstate the property tax exemption for renewable energy systems that was previously in effect from 2002 until 2012.”

    This makes sense, we don’t increase property values when a new appliance such as a energy star refrigerator/freezer, high efficiency air conditioning system, energy star kitchen appliances. Why would one increase the tax base when one installs solar PV and perhaps an energy storage system to their home. Solar PV and energy storage can be judged as no more than a high efficiency appliance added to the home for personal energy responsibility.

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