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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:

    Jared Deluccia Joins Michigan EIBC

    Michigan EIBC is thrilled to welcome a new team member this week! Jared Deluccia will serve as a Regulatory Analyst, supporting Michigan EIBC’s advocacy before the Michigan Public Service Commission. 

    Jared previously worked as a United States Department of Energy Fellow first for the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and most recently for the United States Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). During his time at the Maryland PSC, he worked on the staff that advised the Commissioners on the various topics before the PSC, with a specific focus on clean energy issues. While at SETO, he worked on the Strategic Analysis and Institutional Support team, with a focus on reducing the soft costs of solar.

    Two New Members Appointed to the Utility Consumer Participation Board

    Last week, Governor Whitmer appointed Jonathan Hand and Jeremy Orr to the Utility Consumer Participation Board. Hand is the director of carbon removal at Carbon Solutions. Orr is the director of partnerships at Earthjustice and a professor of law at Michigan State University and Detroit Mercy Law School. Michigan EIBC applauds these two appointments and looks forward to their advocacy on behalf of residential utility customers. 

    Michigan EIBC Conference Registration is Open

    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. 

    Thank you to our generous sponsors!

    Please reach out to Brianna <brianna@mieibc.org> to sponsor.

    Register here

    New Members

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    Michigan Energy News

    • Sen. Kevin Hertel introduced a bill limiting utility rate increases to once every 3 years. (MI Legislature)
    • Gov. Whitmer orders an expanded study of geologic hydrogen. (Bridge)
    • State officials expect $780 million less in revenue to work with in the next budget. (MLive)
    • A state judge froze millions of dollars in work projects funding while a lawsuit filed by House Republicans plays out in court. (Bridge)
    • Former DTE Energy CEO Gerry Anderson is the policy director for Mike Duggan’s gubernatorial campaign. (Detroit News)
    • The Union of Concerned Scientists released a report finding data centers could account for 40% of Michigan’s electricity demand by 2030, putting clean energy goals and residential rates at risk in the absence of robust policies. (UCS)

    National Energy News

    • A newly introduced Senate bill would exempt data centers that are fully isolated from the power grid to be exempt from Federal Energy Regulation Commission oversight. (Utility Dive)
    • The Senate passed an appropriations bill funding energy efficiency and renewable energy research, grid security and resilience, and Tribal home electrification programs. (Sen. Peters)

    Events

    • Feb. 10: On Site: Detroit — Hosted at NewLab Detroit and designed for manufacturers, come learn about the latest news, regulations, and trends in energy, EHS, and sustainability, and network with other industry experts and professionals. Hear from Foresight’s team of industry experts as well as Corinne Graper with Uplift Agency, Kevin Budelmann with Peopledesign, and Matt Eugster with Varnum Law for an afternoon full of insights, networking, and your questions answered. Register
    • 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
    • April 21: 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference —This year’s conference is focused on “Advancing Climate Action Together. Register by April 13
    • *NEW* 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

    Jobs

    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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