POLICY
Michigan EIBC works to build public and political support for advanced energy in Michigan. Our team offers members unmatched Michigan energy policy expertise, translating member priorities into high-level policy wins that improve the business environment for advanced energy companies in Michigan.
Fact Sheet: Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
On June 11, the Institute for Energy Innovation held an Energy 101 Lunch & Learn on the importance of investing in the advanced energy sector and communities across the state at times of instability. The fact sheet below highlights the Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure program. Fact Sheet_MIEIBC+CFM_Bill 181_2025-0606-prDownload
Fact Sheet: Renewable Ready Communities Program
On June 11, the Institute for Energy Innovation held an Energy 101 Lunch & Learn on the importance of investing in the advanced energy sector and communities across the state at times of instability. The fact sheet below highlights the Renewable Ready Communities program. Fact Sheet_MIEIBC_MI Grants_2025-0606_prDownload
Letter Regarding SOAR and Road Funding
On March 11, Michigan EIBC and Clean Fuels Michigan sent a letter to state legislators and Governor Whitmer regarding the SOAR Fund and road funding issues. Find the letter below. EIBC and Clean Fuels_SOAR_Road funding letter_VFDownload
Michigan EIBC Calls For Approval of Tranche 2 Transmission Lines ‘Without Delay’
Michigan EIBC has sent a letter to John Bear, CEO of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the transmission grid operator for most of the Midwest and central U.S., calling for swift approval of Tranche 2, the next set of multi-billion dollar transmission lines part of MISO’s long-range transmission planning process. “MISO’s system continues to strain under the burden of increasingly frequent and severe weather…
Midwest Governors (Including Gov. Whitmer) Support Tranche 2 Transmission Lines in Letter to MISO Board of Directors
On Dec. 6, 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker jointly sent a letter to the Board of Directors of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the transmission grid operator for most of the Midwest and central U.S., as well as MISO CEO John Bear. The letter calls for MISO to, "without delay," approve Tranche 2, the next set…
The Michigan Clean Energy Framework: Assessing the Economic and Health Benefits of Policies to Achieve Michigan’s Climate Goals
In August 2023, the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC) and Michigan EIBC member 5 Lakes Energy collaborated on a report for Evergreen Action titled "The Michigan Clean Energy Framework: Assessing the Economic and Health Benefits of Policies to Achieve Michigan’s Climate Goals." This report models models the economic effects of potential state-level clean energy policies such as a clean energy standard, expanded energy efficiency…