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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:

    New EV Charging Infrastructure Study Released

    Michigan State University recently published Phase 2 of the EV Charging Infrastructure Study focusing on how Michigan can grow its charging network gradually to meet state goals. Phase 1 developed a framework for the number and locations of Level 2 and DCFC chargers needed across the state, while Phase 2 provides decision-makers with an evidence-based roadmap guiding where charging infrastructure should be prioritized to meet current needs and growing demand. 

    Read the report

    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 Predictions for November and the Future of Energy Policy, 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.

    Register here

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    Michigan Energy News

    • House Republicans introduced a package of bills repealing the 2023 clean energy laws, requiring prioritization of reliability and affordability in rate cases, ending the Energy Waste Reduction program, and restricting residential ratepayer advocacy using the Utility Consumer Representation Fund. (Gongwer)
    • Democrats in the Michigan House introduced legislation that would have Public Service Commissioners elected instead of appointed by the governor. (Michigan Public)
    • A new report predicts Michigan will be one of the leading states for new solar over the coming years. (Michigan Public)
    • Ann Arbor’s DunBar Tower housing complex receives the first EV deployed under the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Equitable Mobility Challenge. (MDOT)
    • A House committee approved a bill package establishing a per-mile tax on large commercial EVs. (Detroit News)
    • MPSC Chair Dan Scripps testified on grid reliability and utility performance before a Senate budget subcommittee. (Gongwer)
    • Fayette Township is using a new renewable energy ordinance to retain local control over a pending 140-megawatt solar farm proposed by Michigan EIBC member Ranger Power. (MLive)

    National Energy News

    • States are considering various strategies including boosting solar, streamlining permitting, and using grid-enhancing technologies, VPPs, and geothermal to meet growing demand. Meanwhile, at least 12 states are considering ways to boost coal to meet demand. (State Affairs 1, State Affairs 2)
    • Some world leaders see homegrown renewables as the solution to unstable oil markets in light of the Iran War, while others warn the war could spark interest in coal. (AP)
    • The administration of the Energy Star program will move to the Department of Energy. (Utility Dive)
    • A new industry-led coalition called Utilize will advocate before states on better grid utilization. The coalition includes Tesla, Google, Carrier, and others. (Utilize)

    Events

    • 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

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    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.

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