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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:
Budget Sagas Continue
The Michigan government is staying open this week even after legislators failed to pass a FY 2026 budget by Tuesday night. Governor Whitmer signed a stopgap measure to keep state government offices running as normal for one week as she and legislative leaders iron out the details of a budget deal reached last week that has not yet been released.
Meanwhile, the federal government has shut down after President Trump and Congress reached an impasse on healthcare subsidies. During the shutdown, the Environment Protection Agency will not issue new grants or permits and will pause regulatory work. However, work on critical minerals and coal issues, fossil fuel projects, and permitting for oil and gas drilling at the Interior Department will continue. Additionally, agencies tasked with enforcing export controls and tariffs will continue to operate.
Come Work for Michigan EIBC!
The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) and Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) are hiring a full-time regulatory analyst. The preferred candidate will have direct energy regulatory experience but those with related experience may also be considered. See the job listing for more details.
To apply, please fill out this form (including submission of a resume and cover letter) by October 30 at 5:00pm ET. Please direct any questions to Jamie Scripps (jamie@mieibc.org).
Gala Photos Available
Thank you again for joining Michigan EIBC at our Annual Innovators Gala last week. Click the link below to find photos from the evening.
New Members
Renewing Members
Michigan Energy News
- Michigan received approval for its plan to allocate $52 million in remaining National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds after the federal government unfroze the program. (Detroit News)
- A road-funding proposal in the state legislature could increase EV registration fees by 63%, unless a change to bring EV state taxes on par with gas-power vehicles is passed. (Detroit News)
- Great Lakes Energy is increasing rates for northern Michigan residents to cover cleanup costs from a major ice storm last spring that damaged the power grid. (MLive)
National Energy News
- The Trump administration plans to open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and offers $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants. (AP)
- Ford and Michigan EIBC member GM launched programs to effectively extend the $7,500 tax credit on leases of EVs after the federal credit expired Sept. 30. (Reuters)
- The Department of Energy plans to cancel $7.56 billion in funding for clean energy, efficiency, grid deployment, and other projects. (Reuters)
- Battery storage is expected to grow significantly with rising energy prices, a new report says. (Utility Dive)
- Michigan EIBC member Highland will be deploying 500 electric school buses for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. (Highland)
Events
- 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.
- 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.
- Oct. 27: MPSC Public Hearing on Long-Term Electric Utility Planning — The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 27 in Auburn Hills to hear from electric utility customers about what factors should be considered in long-term utility planning. See event details
- 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
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.
- *NEW* Michigan EIBC/IEI Regulatory Analyst (Remote, closes Oct. 30)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Direct Installer (Lansing, MI)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Measure Build Energy Engineer (Remote)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Outreach Supervisor (Detroit, MI)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Director Market Strategy (Remote)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Account Manager (Ann Arbor, MI)
Opportunities
- U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information on federal action to rapidly expand grid capacity and generation to meet demand growth (Nov. 21)
- 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 websitetracking 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.