Policy

POLICY

Michigan EIBC works to build public and political support for advanced energy in Michigan. Our team offers members unmatched Michigan energy policy expertise, translating member priorities into high-level policy wins that improve the business environment for advanced energy companies in Michigan.

Comments on Competitive Procurement Guidelines

On Oct. 30, 2020, Michigan EIBC and Advanced Energy Economy filed feedback on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff's draft guidelines for the competitive procurement of power generation resources. Please read the comments here.

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Report Finds Advanced Energy Stimulus Can Jumpstart Michigan’s Economy

This independent report, prepared for the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council by the Analysis Group, provides an economic assessment of stimulus funds for advanced energy sectors in Michigan, showing how each dollar of public investment generates a return in private economic activity in the form of new jobs, new advanced energy firms and more. View the full report here.

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Letter to Michigan Legislature Leaders Regarding Distributed Generation Cap

[The following letter was sent to state Sen. Dan Lauwers, chair of the Senate Energy and Technology Committee, and state Rep. Joe Bellino, chair of the House Energy Committee, on Oct. 5] Dear Chairman Lauwers and Chairman Bellino: Last October, when Senator McBroom and Representative Markkanen introduced Senate Bill 597 and House Bill 5145, the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) set out a…

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Utility Regulation In The COVID-19 Pandemic

Utility Regulation In The COVID-19 Pandemic Michigan EIBC and Advanced Energy Economy Institute have filed comments on how the Michigan Public Service Commission should respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full comments here.

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Supporting the Advanced Energy Industry during the COVID-19 Crisis

Supporting the Advanced Energy Industry during the COVID-19 Crisis As the state government navigates the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and identifies ways to support small businesses, put people back to work, provide added resiliency for Michigan’s economy, and continue to support a rapid transition to advanced energy technologies, the advanced energy industry should be an important part of any policy agenda. In 2019, the advanced energy…

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Update on Distribution Grid Modernization Work at the Michigan PSC

Update on Distribution Grid Modernization Work at the Michigan PSC   The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is nearing the end of its process to update its approach to distribution grid planning ahead of the next deadline in June of 2021 for utilities to file their plans on how they will maintain and upgrade the grid. Michigan EIBC has been heavily involved in these efforts…

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