Michigan has led the way in landmark clean energy investments, jobs, and manufacturing, thanks to strong local leadership and a savvy use of federal funds. Working with local groups and elected leaders, we’re supporting the policies that allow Michiganders to afford their energy bills, breathe cleaner air, use affordable and accessible transportation, and grow their economy.
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Key Goals For Michigan
Tackle rising energy costs with affordable, abundant clean energy
Break down barriers to transportation affordability
Support clean energy projects
Educate leaders and candidates on policy opportunities
How Michigan Set Itself on the Fast Track to Clean Energy
In 2023, Michigan passed into law a bold package of nation-leading clean energy policies. The historic package includes a 100 percent clean energy (by 2040) standard, legislation that makes it easier to build new wind and solar projects, and a directive to create a new office within the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to ensure workers and communities aren’t left behind in the transition.
Transitioning to clean energy is a win-win-win for Michiganders: a more reliable grid, lower energy costs for families, and less harmful pollution.
Michigan is already a blueprint for other states across the nation—but the work isn’t over
Michigan has established itself as a national clean energy leader. In a moment of federal backsliding, the state’s ability to prove that clean energy and affordability rise or fall together will shape not just its own economic and climate future, but the credibility of clean energy leadership across the Midwest and beyond.
“We wanted to ensure that as we have these aggressive goals, they could be met realistically and affordably and didn’t create a cost burden on our residents,” said Sen. Sam Singh, the main sponsor of the 2023 climate and clean energy package.
The stakes now are implementation. Decisions by the Michigan Public Service Commission, the governor’s office, and legislators on utility planning, transmission, and rate-setting will determine how these laws translate into lower monthly bills…or get undermined by costly overbuilding and weak oversight. Modeling from Synapse and NRDC shows that, when done right, clean energy is one of the most effective tools Michigan has to rein in energy costs—but only if regulators prioritize affordability over utility profits.
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“Evergreen Action leads the fight to put bold climate action at the top of America’s agenda… It was a pivotal player in creating Michigan’s landmark 100% clean energy laws.”
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Why Michigan Matters
As home to America’s auto industry and landmark clean energy policies, Michigan is a national bellwether for how clean energy and transportation can truly deliver for working families.
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Delivering for Michiganders
Evergreen is working alongside coalition partners on the ground in Michigan to ensure the state’s clean energy and siting laws become reality. We’re equipping state leaders and candidates with policy blueprints to deliver affordable, reliable clean energy for Michigan households.
A Promising New Era for Michigan
In late 2023, Michigan passed a package of nation-leading clean energy policies that boasts a 100 percent clean energy standard (CES) by 2040. Source: State of Michigan Office of the Governor
Alijah Thomas, a home energy assessor in Detroit who is helping his neighbors lower energy costs and breathe healthier air. Michigan ranks sixth in the nation for clean energy opportunities, with nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs as of 2024.
A climate rally on Michigan’s 2024 Lobbying Day of Action. A majority of Michiganders support a full transition to a clean energy grid by 2035, according to polling from Data for Progress.
Defend Michigan’s Nation-Leading Clean Energy Laws
Michigan families are already paying too much for energy. Now, some state legislators are trying to roll back Michigan’s popular clean energy laws—policies designed to lower costs.
