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.
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…
Unleashing Michigan’s Advanced Energy Future: Federal Resources to Combat Inflation, Create Jobs, and Achieve Energy Independence
With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), funds are available to state, local, and tribal governments; electric utilities; businesses; schools; nonprofit organizations; households; and other entities for a variety of advanced energy infrastructure projects. Advanced Energy United and Michigan EIBC have prepared reports that serve as toolkits for governors and utility regulators to navigate the…
Advanced Energy Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Implementation in Michigan
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides funding to address some of the top energy priorities of Michigan policymakers, such as ensuring a reliable electric grid, lowering energy bills, and supporting advanced energy jobs. As a result of the IIJA, Michigan state and local government agencies will be able to access billions of dollars in funding to jumpstart a variety of advanced energy projects.…