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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:
Michigan EIBC Welcomes Abby Larky-Savin
We’re excited to welcome Abby Larky-Savin, who is joining Michigan EIBC and the Institute for Energy Innovation as a Business Development Associate. She previously worked as a Sustainability Consultant at Weaver, driving internal internal sustainability and guiding clients through voluntary and mandatory sustainability reporting. Her prior experiences include sustainable communications, carbon accounting, energy credit compliance (M-RETS and TERC), and environmental permitting. Abby received a B.S. in Environment specializing in Sustainable Business with minors in Energy Science and Policy and Earth Science from the University of Michigan.
Welcome to the team, Abby!
New Report Shows Significant Battery Manufacturing Progress
A new report released by the Energy Storage Coalition shows that the energy storage industry is poised to supply 100% of domestic energy storage projects with American-built battery systems. U.S. systems manufacturing capacity is at 70 GWh and expected to more than double by the end of 2026, reaching 146 GWh.
As demand grows and speed to power becomes essential, energy storage will become an important resource to provide affordable and reliable energy to power grids. The energy storage sector is expected to generate more than 350,000 jobs as a result of this growth.
Michigan EIBC 14th Annual Conference
Join Michigan EIBC on May 6 for our 14th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Conference at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI!
Our most popular event of the year, the annual conference brings together leaders in Michigan’s advanced energy industry, utility executives, policymakers, regulators, and others for an opportunity to network, learn about innovations in advanced energy, and get an overview on the latest policy developments. Our conference includes: main-stage panels, several break-out panels with dozens of expert panelists, presentations from energy experts, a pre-and post-reception, and plenty of time for networking.
We’re excited to announce the lineup for E is for Energy: Opportunities to Electrify and Decarbonize Schools, a panel at the conference. Check out the rest of the agenda here.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Please reach out to Brianna <brianna@mieibc.org> to sponsor.
Events
- April 6: Federal Tax Credits: Material Assistance Rules for Mere Mortals — This upcoming webinar hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance will cover new guidance from the Department of the Treasury and include a Q&A session. Register
- April 17: Michigan Model for Siting Renewable Energy: Policy, Implementation, and Impacts Symposium — The symposium hosted by the University of Michigan will have a morning session open to the public and an afternoon session inviting a select group of stakeholders. Complete the interest form to join the afternoon session.
- April 21: 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference —This year’s conference is focused on “Advancing Climate Action Together.” Register by April 13
- May 6: Michigan EIBC Annual Conference — Our conference includes: main-stage panels, several break-out panels with dozens of expert panelists, presentations from energy experts, a pre-and post-reception, and plenty of time for networking. Register
- May 15: Workers Gala — The Workforce Development Institute’s Workers Gala will celebrate workers and labor allies, and raise funds for apprenticeship readiness programs across Michigan. Get tickets
Jobs
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.
- Advanced Energy United Director – Energy Regulatory Policy
Opportunities
- U.S. Department of Energy Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) (Concept paper due April 2)
- Sponsors and donations needed to 3x impact of the HARVEST Project — a collaboration with United Agrivoltaics Heartland Alliance, UMich SEAS, and MSU Extension. Masters students work on real-world land use and community challenges faced by solar and farmers. Sponsor a case study while gaining visibility and tailored insights!
- Sustainable States Network RFQ for Build America, Buy America (BABA)-Compliant Charging Equipment (Rolling)
- Michigan EGLE funding (Rolling)
Resources
- The Small Business Association of Michigan published a compilation of available clean energy federal tax credits for businesses. See Clean Energy Tax Credits for Michigan Businesses
- EGLE RETAP and DOE’s Onsite TAP can assist with assessing the suitability of a various clean energy projects for Michigan businesses
- MSU’s ITAC program and EGLE RETAP can assist businesses with energy efficiency audits and recommendations
- The National Governors Association and the National League of Cities EV Workforce Collaborative Resource Hub
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources best practices for wind energy and wildlife in Michigan
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources best practices for solar energy and wildlife in Michigan
- The 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.
- See new deadlines for elective pay following the passage of OBBBA.
- 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.