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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:
MPSC Expects Renewables to Double by 2030
The Michigan Public Service Commission released a new report last week finding continued growth in renewable energy and distributed energy programs. The Commission expects 8,300 MW of renewable capacity by the end of this year, and expects that figure to more than double to 17,800 MW by 2030. According to the report, a substantial contributor to the growth of renewables is the demand for voluntary green pricing programs.
Michigan EIBC President Laura Sherman told Michigan Public that she expects both DTE Energy and Consumers Energy will meet the state’s climate goals of 50% renewable electricity by 2030 and 60% by 2035.
2024 Clean Energy Jobs Report Released
The ninth annual Clean Jobs Midwest report shows continued job growth in the clean energy sector, outpacing economywide job growth in the Midwest. In 2024, clean energy added more than 13,000 jobs across 12 Midwest states, with energy efficiency jobs leading the industry. In Michigan, clean energy and clean vehicle companies employed 127,771 people, setting a new state record.
Opportunities for Michigan EIBC Members at the 2026 Auto Show
Michigan EIBC is excited to announce its new partnership with the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. Michigan EIBC members will be able to take advantage of several members-only benefits, including the opportunity to register for a display on the show floor during the show’s Media & Industry Days (January 14-15) at a discount of more than 50%. You can also join us Jan. 15 for a panel on improving multi-stakeholder communication to enable EV adoption moderated by Policy Principal Sophia Schuster.
Michigan EIBC is thrilled to offer this engagement opportunity to its members and to be taking part in this historic event that has long served as a hallmark of global automotive innovation. For more information, please see timing and ticket information for the various events included in the 2026 Detroit Auto Show programming.
If you’re interested in learning more about the member benefits, please reach out to Sophia (sophia@mieibc.org)!
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Michigan Energy News
- Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R) claims new EV fees will bring everyone to the “same level” when in reality EV drivers will pay more than drivers of gas-powered vehicles. (Detroit News)
- Residents of Augusta Charter Township outside of Ann Arbor will have the chance to vote to block a data center in a referendum. (Inside Climate News)
- The Michigan Department of Education awarded 23 schools and districts with Clean Bus Energy grants, adding 87 electric buses to school transportation. (EGLE)
- The MPSC awarded $5 million in grants for projects including solar and battery storage, community resilience hubs, and EV charging stations. (MPSC)
National Energy News
- The Department of Energy is loaning $1.6 billion to American Electric Power to build transmission lines in the Midwest, including in Michigan. (Axios)
- China imposed stricter export controls on rare earth elements, prompting President Trump to threaten massive tariff increases. (CNBC)
- Department of Energy offices, including those related to clean energy and energy efficiency, plan to fire or reassign employees amidst the government shutdown. (E&E)
- Michigan EIBC member GM is expected to see a $1.6 billion loss next quarter because of the elimination of EV tax incentives. (NBC)
Events
- 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.
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.
- Michigan EIBC/IEI Regulatory Analyst (Remote, closes Oct. 30)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Director Market Strategy (Remote)
- Walker-Miller Energy Services Account Manager (Ann Arbor, MI)
Opportunities
- *NEW* Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Going PRO Talent Fund (Closes Oct. 30)
- U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information on federal action to rapidly expand grid capacity and generation to meet demand growth (Closes 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.