Detroit Metro Times | Steve Neavling, September 9 Michigan has emerged as a national leader in the clean energy sector following a series of ambitious state laws enacted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a report released Monday. With investments from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Whitmer signed a package of bills in November 2023 aimedContinueContinue reading “Michigan becomes a leader in clean energy projects, job creation, report states”
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State law could end bitter local fights over bans of large-scale renewable energy on farmland
Michigan Public | Tracy Samilton, July 23 Clara Ostrander lives in Milan Township, a farming community just off U.S. Route 23, south of Ann Arbor. Her family’s roots here go deep. They’ve owned farmland and homesteads in the township for 154 years. Ostrander’s parents had to sell some of their land some years ago toContinueContinue reading “State law could end bitter local fights over bans of large-scale renewable energy on farmland”
Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson, July 16 Over the past year, Michigan lawmakers have taken a number of steps to clear the way for an energy transition, setting clean energy goals, altering the state’s siting process for large-scale renewable and battery storage projects and ensuring homeowners can make energy-saving improvements to their homes. As policymakers continue to pushContinueContinue reading “Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says”
As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson, June 27 As Michigan sets its sights on 100% clean energy sources, and automakers shift production away from gas-powered vehicles to electric models, a newly established office within the Department of Labor of Economic and Opportunity (LEO) is looking at efforts to help workers bridge the gap between jobs workingContinueContinue reading “As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition”
Opinion | Siting law will help Michigan towns reap economic benefits of wind, solar
Bridge Michigan | Jennifer Conlin, June 7 The house district I now serve as a first-time state representative is fascinating for its diverse political views. But one passion we all share is a concern for the environment and a desire to provide future generations with cleaner air, water and land, particularly as the majority ofContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Siting law will help Michigan towns reap economic benefits of wind, solar”
Moratoriums Hurt Communities More Than They Help
Clean Grid Alliance | Molly Vagle, May 13 Renewable energy projects, like wind and solar farms, provide many community and economic benefits in rural areas. These benefits include new employment opportunities, new and increased local spending infused into the local economy, increased local economic output, new tax revenue streams to rural communities, direct payments toContinueContinue reading “Moratoriums Hurt Communities More Than They Help”
Statewide Siting Enhances Clean Energy Development, Protects Property Rights
Clean Grid Alliance | Molly Vagle, April 9 Despite what some would want you believe, Michigan’s new statewide siting law (HB 5120-5121) does more than help the state achieve its clean energy goals, increase the production of clean, affordable reliable energy, create new jobs, and ensure benefits flow to local communities. It also protects privateContinueContinue reading “Statewide Siting Enhances Clean Energy Development, Protects Property Rights”
Michigan Tale of 2 Counties
Watch the video below to see firsthand the economic benefits and opportunities that come to communities that accept and embrace renewable energy projects! https://videopress.com/v/bbwVIlXi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F3XBXYljl%2Fmrr_fulllengthvideo_final-1.mp4&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Tale of 2 Counties Gratiot County, Michigan has received around $2 billion in investments from the wind industry since 2012, when they first embraced a wind project. The county has receivedContinueContinue reading “Michigan Tale of 2 Counties”
Renewable Energy Development Upgrades Electric Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOQaY7j5e-s Credit: Wind Development Upgrades Electric Service (youtube.com) Economic Development Specialist, Jim McBryde, shows how wind development rebuilds local electric grids and increases reliability. Renewable energy innovates the grid, increases reliability, and provides clean power to Michigan residents. Investing in a modern grid creates family-supporting jobs and community-wide economic benefits.
Renewable Energy Strengthens Agriculture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjmCgirw-k0 Credit: How Wind Turbines Strengthen Agriculture (youtube.com) Renewable energy provides a “cash crop” for farmers and enables opportunities for farmland to have dual income streams by growing crops near solar panels and/or wind turbines. Renewable energy helps preserve and restore farmland, which can make it even more productive in the future years after yearsContinueContinue reading “Renewable Energy Strengthens Agriculture”