Public News Service | Chrystal Blair, April 29 As Michigan leans further into renewable energy, some backers said the payoff is showing up in unexpected places. One education leader said wind farms are providing a financial boost for Michigan schools, bringing in millions for infrastructure upgrades, technology and debt relief without raising taxes. Paul Hungerford,ContinueContinue reading “Wind energy pumping millions into Michigan schools”
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T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels
Reuters | August 15 U.S. solar company T1 Energy (TE.N), opens new tab and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N), opens new tab have reached a deal that will establish a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the United States, they said on Friday. The deal will help T1 satisfy growing U.S. demandContinueContinue reading “T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels”
Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities
Detroit News | Peder Mewis, July 10 In the last few months, there has been no shortage of discussion about Public Act 233, Michigan’s new renewable energy siting law. But much of the commentary has missed a simple truth: the law is working exactly as intended. It is giving communities the tools to shape renewableContinueContinue reading “Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities”
Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers
Bridge Michigan | Dennis Aguirre, June 17 As president of Iron Workers Local 25, representing over 5,000 active and retired iron workers across the state of Michigan, I’ve seen an American manufacturing renaissance thanks to federal clean energy tax credits. New factories are sprouting up across the state, creating good jobs building the clean energyContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers”
Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunities
Bridge Michigan | Peder Mewis, April 28 As Michigan navigates the evolving landscape of energy production, solar power stands out as a practical, commonsense solution that benefits the state’s economy, environment and energy reliability. A repeal of PA 233, as is intended by a bill making its way through the Legislature, would stall the benefitsContinueContinue reading “Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunities”
Why clean energy is playing a vital role in Michigan’s economy
Fast Company | Fastco Works, February 11, 2025 When it comes to issues surrounding climate change, people often fall into two camps: the doomers and the gloomers. In Michigan, however, leaders are working diligently to create a third pathway: optimists. In 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Clean Energy & Jobs Act, a bipartisan legislative packageContinueContinue reading “Why clean energy is playing a vital role in Michigan’s economy”
How Michigan Clean Energy Projects Are Transforming State’s Economy—One Town at a Time!
Thumbwind | Michael Hardy, January 16, 2025 Renewable energy investments by Consumers Energy deliver $13.6 million in tax revenue, funding schools, roads, and public services across Michigan. JACKSON, Mich. — Michigan clean energy projects led by Consumers Energy brought $13.6 million in property tax revenue to municipalities across the state in 2024. These Michigan clean energyContinueContinue reading “How Michigan Clean Energy Projects Are Transforming State’s Economy—One Town at a Time!”
Michigan Emerges as National Leader in Clean Energy Jobs Growth
Thumbwind | October 28 Michigan climbs to sixth place nationwide in clean energy employment, with Detroit ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities for green jobs. In a major boost to the state’s economy and environmental efforts, Michigan now ranks sixth in the U.S. for clean energy jobs, according to the 2024 Clean Jobs America ReportContinueContinue reading “Michigan Emerges as National Leader in Clean Energy Jobs Growth”
Commentary: Michigan is the epicenter of America’s clean energy manufacturing renaissance
Energy News Network | Mel Mackin, October 23 Look out across Michigan and you’ll see groundbreakings for major solar panel manufacturing sites, huge investments to build battery cells, and sparkling new facilities to ensure the state stays in the driver’s seat as the auto industry moves into the future. It seems Michigan manufacturing is havingContinueContinue reading “Commentary: Michigan is the epicenter of America’s clean energy manufacturing renaissance”
3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development
Clean Grid Alliance | Molly Vagle, September 17 As the nation transitions to more clean energy generation sources, rural communities are receiving tangible benefits from hosting those projects in their communities. The creation of new jobs, new tax revenue and income streams demonstrate that renewable energy projects make economic sense, while providing an opportunity forContinueContinue reading “3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development”