Research and Reports
Solar in Michigan: The Economic Impact of Distributed Generation on Non-Solar Customers
A June 2017 IEI whitepaper analyzes close to 50 studies of the value of solar and finds that the benefits of distributed solar generation systems exceed the retail cost of electricity and the value of solar in the majority of cases studied is greater than the compensation solar customers received under 'net metering' programs.
Solarize Michigan Final Report
The final report of the Solarize Michigan campaign highlights program accomplishments, including a 250%increase over 2015 deployment levels in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Michigan and the Clean Power Plan
A July 2015 IEI whitepaper that analyzes data from the State Tool for Electricity Emissions Reduction (STEER) to identify least-cost compliance strategies for Michigan to comply with EPA's forthcoming Clean Power Plan.
Barriers to Advanced Energy in Michigan
Barriers to Advanced Energy in Michigan is the first comprehensive attempt to identify and catalog the many obstacles that impede the adoption of advanced energy technologies and business models in Michigan.
Systems Benefits of Advanced Energy in Michigan
Michigan EIBC and IEI's presentation to Governor Snyder's energy listening session in Detroit highlighted the system benefits of advanced energy in Michigan, as well as identifying market barriers to energy innovation.
Economic Benefits of Advanced Energy in Michigan
Michigan EIBC and IEI’s presentation to Governor Snyder’s energy listening session in Grand Rapids highlighted the economic benefits of advanced energy in Michigan, as well as how costs of renewable energy are rapidly falling.