GREATER UNDERSTANDING STRONGER DISCUSSION
IEI offers a unified voice in creating a business-friendly environment for the advanced energy industry
IEI Mission Statement:
The Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) is a Michigan-based non-profit that works to promote greater public understanding of advanced energy and its economic potential for Michigan, and to inform the policy and public discussion on Michigan’s energy challenges and opportunities.
IEI is governed by a group of energy leaders with deep connections to industry, research, finance, and policy. We provide independent and unbiased research, conduct stakeholder and community engagement, organize informational and networking events, and develop recommendations to spur public debate.
Board of Directors

Lauren Bigelow, Board Chair
CEO | Growth Capital Network

Bruce Goodman, Board Secretary
Counsel | Varnum Law

Annick Anctil
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering | Michigan State University

Tanya Paslawski
Founder | Elevated Engagement

Lauren Reeg
Manager | RMI

Jim Saber
President and CEO | NextEnergy

Glenn Stevens, Jr.
Executive Director | MichAuto & VP | Automotive and Mobility Initiatives
Staff

Laura Sherman
President

Grace Michienzi
Senior Director of Policy

Justin Carpenter
Director of Policy

Natalie Lyijynen
Sustainable Business Associate

Sophia Schuster
Policy Principal