Michigan Bill Proposes Cybersecurity Requirements for Solar Farm Operators
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May 29, 2026 • Brendan Sanders, Midland Daily News
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Summary
A proposed Michigan bill would require solar farms to implement "reasonable security measures" and a risk-based cybersecurity and resilience program to protect "safety-critical systems." The legislation targets qualifying facilities and aims to safeguard critical energy infrastructure from cyber threats.
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They would have to implement a risk-based cybersecurity and resilience program.
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