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Welcome to the weekly newsletter of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC), the business voice for advanced energy in Michigan. Here’s what’s new this week:
Announcing our 2025 Annual Gala Keynote Speaker
We’re honored to welcome former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow as the keynote speaker for our 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala. “Made in Michigan” through and through, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has blazed trails, transformed public policy and made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from the State of Michigan. She is widely respected for her unrivaled work ethic, ability to build bipartisan coalitions to get things done and commitment to public service.
Read Justin Carpenter in Crain’s Grand Rapids
In a new op-ed in Crain’s Grand Rapids, Michigan EIBC Policy Director Justin Carpenter argues that there was no cost or reliability reason for halting the retirement of the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Ottawa County.
“With no affordability, reliability, or economic reason to keep Campbell alive, the unfortunate conclusion we must come to is an ideological one,” Carpenter writes. “Keeping Campbell open is simply playing politics and in the end, Michiganders will be left with the bill.”
Renewing Members
Join Michigan EIBC for our 13th Annual Energy Innovators Gala!
Michigan EIBC is excited to welcome our members, Michigan legislators and state officials, and the general public to our 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala on September 24th at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. Our gala is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues, policymakers, and industry experts, all while celebrating the individuals and businesses who succeeded in growing Michigan’s advanced energy sector.
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS!
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please reach out to Brianna <brianna@mieibc.org> to sponsor.
Michigan Energy News
- Michigan EIBC President Laura Sherman expressed disappointment at reports that MPSC Commissioner Carreon will not be reappointed. (Gongwer) DTE and Consumers Energy have contributed heavily to politicians including Gov. Whitmer, who is set to appoint the next commissioner. (Planet Detroit)
- Sixteen public interest organizations filed a comment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission arguing that the cost of keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant should be limited, rather than spread across MISO’s northern and central regions. (Utility Dive)
- Michigan EIBC member Ranger Power’s Acceleration Solar project in Ingraham County is the first to use a 2023 law to file for siting approval with the MPSC. (MLive)
- Ford will continue to build its battery plant in Marshall, MI even if federal tax credits are eliminated, the company said. (NYT)
- Michigan EV adoption quadrupled in the last three years, but remains far short of Gov. Whitmer’s goal of 2 million EVs by 2030. (Bridge Michigan)
National Energy News
- Senate Parliamentarian removes provisions that roll back vehicle emissions standards, streamline NEPA permitting for oil and gas, and reverse other IRA provisions from the Big Beautiful Bill. (Reuters, Politico) The Senate aims to vote on the bill Friday. (Utility Dive)
- Developers canceled $1.4 billion in clean energy projects in May due to policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. (E&E)
- Policy uncertainty from tariffs and the potential rollback of tax credits may cause the utility-scale energy storage market to plunge nearly 30%, according to a new report. (E&E)
Events
- Sept. 24, 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala: For more event information and to purchase tickets, click here.
- Oct. 14-16, Forth Roadmap Conference: Connect with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of mobility. Roadmap 2025 is where policymakers, utilities, automakers, and industry innovators come together to advance clean transportation solutions. Use MEIBC75 for $75 off full conference tickets. Find out more and register at roadmapforth.org.
Jobs
Send job postings to Kaei Li at kaei@mieibc.org to be featured on the newsletter. Please include a specific end date for the job posting.
Opportunities
- Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant (July 7)
- Consumers Energy 2025 All-Source RFP (July 15)
- Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network Solar Intelligence Training Academy (Registration ends July 18, Classes start Aug. 1)
- Michigan EGLE RFP for grants from its Clean Energy Workforce Development Program (July 30)
- NextCycle Michigan Seed Grant Award Program (July 31)
- Michigan EGLE RFP for non-public Level 2 alternating current EV charging stations at existing multifamily housing units (Rolling)
- Michigan EGLE funding (Rolling)
- Coalition for Green Capital soliciting investment proposals (Rolling)
- Michigan EGLE Renewables Ready Communities Award (Rolling)
Resources
- The State of Michigan’s Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center has launched a website with information about how tax-exempt entities can take advantage of federal clean energy tax credits using elective pay.
- The Michigan Public Service Commission has created a website tracking its progress implementing Public Acts 229, 231, 233, 234, and 235, passed on Nov. 8, 2023 and signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 28.
- Rheaply, NextCycle Michigan and Michigan EGLE have launched the Michigan Materials Marketplace, which allows businesses to buy and sell excess materials so they can be reused instead of discarded.