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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:
Join EIBC for a Discussion on Virtual Power Plants
Join Michigan EIBC for a public convening on Oct. 16 in Ann Arbor to discuss the opportunities to leverage rooftop solar, energy storage, demand response resources, and electric vehicle chargers to create virtual power plants. The event will feature expert speakers, a panel discussion, and a tour at Veridian at County Farm, a new neighborhood with solar, storage, and EV chargers in every home.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
11:45a | Registration, Lunch, and Networking
12:30p | Presentation + Panel Discussion
2:00p | Tour
Community Solar Bills Introduced in Senate
Senators Jeff Irwin (D) and Ed McBroom (R) introduced a package of community solar bills earlier today. Senate Bill 518 allows community solar facilities to be established and Senate Bill 519 directs the Michigan Public Service Commission to create rules regulating them. The bills were cosponsored by Senators Sue Shink (D), Dayna Polehanki (D), Stephanie Chang (D), Rosemary Bayer (D), Mary Cavanagh (D), Kevin Daley (R), and Mallory McMorrow (D). Michigan EIBC supports the bills and will continue to advocate for them before lawmakers.
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
- Congressional Democrats call on the EPA to restore Solar for All funding in a letter to Administrator Lee Zeldin. (MI Advance)
- There has only been one application under the new siting law as developers wait to see how the MPSC approaches it. Michigan EIBC told Gongwer that localities are also crafting ordinances to comply with state law so projects can be addressed at the local level. (Gongwer)
- Environmental groups say Consumers Energy’s rate requirements for data centers don’t go far enough to protect customers. (MI Advance)
- The Michigan Climate Investment Hub launched at Newlab Detroit, catalyzing clean energy investment. (Planet Detroit)
- Ann Arbor residents are drafting a ballot proposal to remove DTE Energy as their electrical provider and create a new public electric utility board. (MI Advance)
National Energy News
- The White House has asked six federal agencies to draft plans thwarting the offshore wind industry. Just last week, the Transportation Department canceled $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects. (NYT)
- States are fast-tracking wind and solar projects across the country to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expire. (MI Advance)
- EV sales are expected to break a U.S. record in the third quarter as consumers rush to buy before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires. (MI Public)
- The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to take up a case concerning the president’s tariffs after an appeals court ruled them illegal. (NPR)
Events
- Sept. 9: MPSC Public Hearing on Michigan’s Energy Future — The Michigan Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing on Sept. 9 in Grand Rapids to hear community comments that will inform long-term plans for electricity generation, affordability, and reliability, also known as IRP planning parameters. Learn more
- Sept. 12: Webinar on Scaling Community Resilience Hubs — 5 Lakes Energy is hosting a webinar to share guidance on scaling community resilience hubs to strengthen local responses to extreme weather. Register here
- Sept. 24: 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala — For more event information and to purchase tickets, click here.
- Sept. 25: DISRUPT! 2025 — Join Clean Fuels Michigan’s signature networking night spotlighting the people and projects transforming Michigan transportation. Register here
- Oct. 13-15: 2025 Resilience and Equity in the Clean Energy Sector Summit (RECESS25) — If you believe in growing the clean energy industry by removing barriers to sustainable clean energy careers; creating equitable pathways to business ownership and expansion; retrofitting the built environment to address health and economic disparities; and collective action with like-minded decision-makers and innovators, please register to attend at www.therecessconference.com. The summit, hosted by Walker-Miller Energy Services, will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit.
- Oct. 14-16: 2025 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.
- *NEW* Oct. 16: EIBC Public Convening on VPPs — Join Michigan EIBC to discuss the opportunities to leverage rooftop solar, energy storage, demand response resources, and electric vehicle chargers to create virtual power plants. Register here.
- *NEW* Oct. 29: Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit — This new gathering, hosted by WIT Solutions, brings the same energy, insights, and community connection to leaders across the state, with a focus on data, AI, and analytics strategies that make a real impact. Register here. EIBC members can get 15% off with code EIBC15.
Job Board
If you have a job announcement you would like in the newsletter, please send the position and a link to apply to Kaei Li at kaei@mieibc.org. Please include in the email a specific end date for the job posting.
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Measure Build Energy Engineer (Anywhere in MI)
Opportunities
- Michigan Department of Transportation Draft RFP for EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program released for industry review (Final RFP is anticipated in the coming weeks)
- Michigan EGLE funding (Rolling)
- Coalition for Green Capital soliciting investment proposals (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.