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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

    Senate Approves Bill Repealing Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits

    The U.S. Senate Tuesday approved its version of the tax and spending bill, moving federal clean energy credits closer to elimination. The approved version removed a controversial tax on wind and solar that was added last week. It also allows wind and solar projects that begin construction less than one year after the bill’s enactment to qualify for clean energy tax credits and makes changes to the foreign sourcing provisions. The Senate bill phases out EV, rooftop solar, and home energy efficiency tax incentives at an accelerated rate.

    President Trump has set a July 4 deadline for a final bill approved by both chambers of Congress.

    Learn more about the bill

    Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Microgrids Bill

    Michigan Sen. Camilleri along with six co-sponsors introduced a Michigan EIBC-supported bill in the legislature that enables the development of microgrids across the state. Because microgrids can operate independently of the larger grid, they add flexibility, resilience and reliability to our power supply, especially during outages. 

    SB 477 is a technology-neutral bill that, if passed, would require the Michigan Public Service Commission to create standards and procedures around the establishment and operation of microgrids, prohibit standby rates for microgrids under 10 MW, and allow an entity to own and operate a microgrid without being considered a utility.

    Read the bill

    Happy Fourth of July!

    Happy Fourth of July from everyone here at Michigan EIBC. We hope you have a great holiday weekend!

    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.

    Event and ticket information

    Michigan Energy News

    • Michigan advocacy organizations are seeking a ballot proposal that bans dominant utilities and major state contractors from donating to politicians. (Detroit News)
    • Sen. Elissa Slotkin called for an “all-of-the-above energy plan” in a major speech about realigning Democratic priorities. (The Guardian)
    • Republican legislators introduced a bill capping solar power at 20% of Michigan’s total energy generation while creating a framework for community solar. (MLive)

    National Energy News

    • The IRA’s home energy efficiency programs have not been targeted in the Big Beautiful Bill, but remain stuck in a Department of Energy review of Biden-era policies. (Heatmap)
    • A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to lift a funding freeze on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program that distributes funds for EV chargers. (NPR)
    • Fifteen states, including Michigan, are challenging President Trump’s Jan. 20 energy emergency executive order. (Michigan Advance)
    • Federal agencies issued new rules rolling back NEPA regulations following a Supreme Court decision. (Axios)

    Events

    • *NEW* July 16 (Detroit), July 22 (Lansing): Michigan Commercial Energy Codes Deep Dive — Join MiGBC and E3M solutions for a deep dive into the Mechanical, Functional Performance Testing, and Electrical sections of the new code. Sign up for Detroit or Lansing.
    • Sept. 24: 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala — For more event information and to purchase tickets, click here. 
    • 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.

    Opportunities

    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.