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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:
Read Laura Sherman in The Detroit News
In a new op-ed in The Detroit News, Michigan EIBC President Laura Sherman urges Michigan state lawmakers not to turn away from clean energy policies following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. Legislators should instead focus on mitigating the higher energy costs the new federal law is likely to bring. Sherman argues state policies that encourage the adoption of EVs, rooftop solar, and home energy efficiency upgrades can deliver direct savings to Michiganders.
“With the federal government stepping back, the state must step up so that Michiganders can continue to reap the benefits of clean, affordable energy,” Sherman writes.
Michigan Utilities Not Wavering on EV Programs
DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, in their recent filings with the Michigan Public Service Commission, have not altered their EV adoption forecasts despite changes in federal tax and trade policies. While there may be a slowdown in EV adoption in the short term, the utilities believe state policies, global market trends, and auto industry investments will enable continued growth of EV adoption — and utilities want to be prepared. With these forecasts, the utilities are proposing to keep their EV programs unchanged, allowing residential and commercial customers to receive rebates for EV charging that will ultimately pass along savings to all ratepayers.
Michigan EIBC, the Institute for Energy Innovation, and Advanced Energy United are intervening in both rate cases and will file testimony from expert witnesses on these issues and others in the coming months.
New Members
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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
- DTE Energy is in talks with data centers and expects to begin developing battery storage resources to meet 7GW of potential new load. (Utility Dive)
- Newly introduced legislation would require EGLE to consider existing pollution levels and the combined health impacts when approving new industrial permits. (Michigan Public)
- Landowners say public engagement in transmission line cases need to be improved following the MPSC’s approval of new interstate transmission lines. (Detroit News)
- A new report says Michigan may need to cut $1.1 billion from its budget because of changes from the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” (Bridge Michigan)
- Gov. Whitmer ordered state agencies to examine how Trump administration tariffs impact the Michigan economy. (Michigan Advance)
National Energy News
- The U.S. is set to add 16,700 public fast-charging ports by the end of this year. (InsideEVs)
- $22 billion in clean energy projects have been cancelled and 16,500 jobs lost in 2025. (E2)
- The Secretary of Interior issued an order to eliminate policies that he says give “preferential treatment” to wind and solar energy. (E&E)
- The Trump administration is canceling plans to develop new offshore wind in federal waters. (AP)
Events
- *NEW* Aug. 18: Power Up Detroit — The Power Up Series is a no-cost event series hosted by Per Scholas in collaboration with Urban Institute, Interstate Renewable Energy Council(IREC), and CareerEquity, created to bring together leaders across the energy and utility sectors to explore the powerful intersection of technology, innovation, and workforce development. Register here
- Sept. 24: 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala — For more event information and to purchase tickets, click 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: 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.
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Energy Advisor (Upper Peninsula, MI)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Measure Build Energy Engineer (Anywhere in MI)
Opportunities
- Michigan EGLE Solar for Savings Program (Sept. 30)
- 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.