GREATER UNDERSTANDING STRONGER DISCUSSION
IEI offers a unified voice in creating a business-friendly environment for the advanced energy industry
The Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) is a Michigan-based non-profit that works to promote greater public understanding of advanced energy and its economic potential for Michigan, and to inform the policy and public discussion on Michigan’s energy challenges and opportunities.
IEI provides independent and unbiased research, conducts stakeholder and community engagement, organizes informational and networking events, and develops recommendations to spur public debate.
Board of Directors

Lauren Bigelow, Board Chair
CEO, Growth Capital Network

Bruce Goodman, Board Secretary
Counsel, Varnum Law

Annick Anctil
Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University

Thomas Catania
Erb Advisory Board Member, University of Michigan

Keith Cooley
President and CEO, Principia LLC

Tony Reames
Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability

Jim Saber
President and CEO, NextEnergy

Glenn Stevens, Jr.
Executive Director, MICHauto and Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives
Staff

Laura Sherman
President

Cory Connolly
Vice President of Policy

Nicole Forward
Vice President of Development

Tanya Paslawski
Director of Strategic Initiatives