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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 Michigan Advance

    In a new op-ed in Michigan Advance, Laura Sherman, president of Michigan EIBC, argues that programs like Solar for All are necessary to ensure the benefits of clean energy reach people of all income levels. The federal government rescinded funding for Solar for All in August, pulling the rug out from under communities and small businesses counting on the program. At the time of the rescission, Michigan had already received $156 million in funding and announced pilot programs to deliver solar energy and bill savings to low-income, rural, and disadvantaged communities. 

    “As electricity bills continue to rise, no one disputes that we need more energy generation to keep up with demand and maintain affordability. But the way we achieve that goal matters,” Sherman writes. “Halting programs that make energy cleaner and more affordable for working families is the wrong approach.”

    Read the op-ed

    Michigan EIBC Speaks at RE+ Midwest

    Michigan EIBC Policy Director Justin Carpenter gave a talk and spoke on a panel  during the RE+ Midwest conference this week. Carpenter discussed how states are advancing renewable energy goals in the face of the One Big Beautiful Bill and provided an overview of the clean energy landscape in Michigan. 

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    Michigan Energy News

    • Lansing’s public transit authority unveiled its first full-size electric bus. (WILX)
    • Donations by top lawyers for DTE and Consumers to attorney general candidate Karen McDonald (D) raise conflict of interest questions. (Michigan Advance)
    • Attorney General Nessel said she is interested in having a third party, instead of the Michigan Strategic Fund, ensure data centers meet environmental standards. (Gongwer)
    • Startup ZMD Motors LLC aims to bring medium-duty electric work trucks to market. (Crain’s)
    • Michigan EIBC member ChargePoint and Dabaja Brothers Development Group are deploying fast charging stations across metro Detroit. (EV Report)
    • Residents protest the fast tracking of DTE’s data center deal in Saline Township. (MI Advance)

    National Energy News

    • The Department of Energy’s proposal to have federal regulators set rules for large load interconnection sparks state-federal jurisdiction questions. (Utility Dive)
    • MISO begins reviewing the second cycle of its fast-track interconnection study, with most projects being gas. (Utility Dive)
    • The Trump administration closed DOE’s energy efficiency office, considers ending Energy Star, and proposes eliminating the Weatherization Assistance Program. (E&E)

    Events

    OPEN TO EVERYONE
    • Jan. 15: Detroit Auto Show Media and Industry Days Panel — Michigan EIBC Policy Principal Sophia Schuster is moderating a panel on improving multi-stakeholder communication to enable EV adoption. Join us! Get tickets here.  
    • Feb. 13: University of Michigan Green Career Fair — If you are hiring full-time positions or internships in 2026, this is a great way to meet and identify early talent pipelines among some of the best and brightest in Michigan! For questions, contact Sydni Miller (sydnim@umich.edu) in the UM-SEAS Career Services office. Register
    FOR MICHIGAN EIBC MEMBERS ONLY
    • Dec. 9: Capitol Geothermal Tour — Michigan EIBC members and legislators/staff are invited to join the Institute for Energy Innovation and Advanced Energy United for an overview of geothermal heating and cooling systems and a tour of the Capitol geothermal system. A light breakfast will be served prior to the tour. Email mieibc@mieibc.org if you have any questions.
    • Jan. 14-15: Detroit Auto Show Media and Industry Days — 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%. Email sophia@mieibc.org to learn more.

    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. 

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