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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:

    Gov. Whitmer Appoints Shaquila Myers to the Michigan Public Service Commission

    Photo provided by MPSC

    Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Shaquila Myers to the Michigan Public Service Commission, replacing Commissioner Alessandra Carreon. Commissioner Carreon’s tenure was marked by strong leadership on clean energy issues and prioritizing the interests of everyday Michiganders. She is set to start a new role leading EGLE’s Climate and Energy office. 

    “Commissioner Carreon has been a steadfast champion for ratepayers and communities across Michigan during her time at the Michigan Public Service Commission,” said Dr. Laura Sherman, President of Michigan EIBC. “She has taken a measured approach to cases before the Commission, and has exhibited a deep curiosity and passion for equity and clean energy issues. We hope that Shaquila Myers will carry on Commissioner Carreon’s work of leading on clean energy, equity, and affordability for Michigan’s communities.”

    Myers previously served as a senior adviser to Gov. Whitmer, where she worked on economic development, among other issues. Her term is expected to last from July 21, 2025 to July 2, 2031.

    FERC Accepts MISO’s Expedited Interconnection Process

    The Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) this week accepted the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) proposal to fast-track projects that are deemed necessary to meet resource adequacy. After its first proposal was rejected, MISO filed again and addressed issues raised by FERC, such as capping the number and size of ERAS projects. The approved ERAS process caps interconnection requests at 68, with 10 carved out for independent power producers (IPPs) and eight for retail choice states. FERC also directed MISO to clarify that IPPs may submit a request in the 50 slots not carved out for IPPs or retail choice states. ERAS will sunset by Aug. 31, 2027, or when it reaches 68 projects.

    The MPSC is currently developing a Michigan-specific process for identifying qualified projects eligible for ERAS (Case No. U-21902). Michigan EIBC and Advanced Energy United submitted joint comments during both comment periods, urging ERAS to include diverse ownership types, prioritize projects already in the queue, and establish process guardrails. 

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    Renewing Members

    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

    • An op-ed by EIBC member Michigan Saves calls on local communities and policymakers to continue investing in clean energy even as federal policy changes. (Bridge MI)
    • A ballot initiative to ban political giving by large monopolies like DTE and Consumers is waiting for review from the Board of State Canvassers. (Michigan Advance)
    • Nine environmental groups filed a petition for the U.S. Court of Appeals to review the Trump administration order keeping the Campbell coal plant open. (Detroit News)

    National Energy News

    • The Department of Energy canceled a $4.9 billion loan commitment for the Grain Belt Express, a transmission project to be built by Michigan EIBC member Invenergy. (Utility Dive)
    • Steel producers announce price hikes following President Trump’s 50% tariff on imports. (NYT)
    • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected MISO’s petition to bar its independent market monitor from transmission planning oversight. (Utility Dive)
    • The EPA is expected to rescind the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which scientifically established that greenhouse gases threaten human lives. Doing so will limit EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution from cars, power plants, factories, and elsewhere. (NYT)

    Events

    • Sept. 24: 13th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala — For more event information and to purchase tickets, click here. 
    • Oct. 13-15: 2025 Resilience and Equity in the Clean Energy Sector Summit (RECESS25) — If you believe in growing the clean energy industry by removing barriers to sustainable clean energy careers; creating equitable pathways to business ownership and expansion; retrofitting the built environment to address health and economic disparities; and collective action with like-minded decision-makers and innovators, please register to attend at www.therecessconference.com. The summit, hosted by Walker-Miller Energy Services, will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. 
    • 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.