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.
Michigan EIBC Highlights Another Year of Growth in On-Site Solar and Net Metering
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) President Liesl Eichler Clark praised another strong year for on-site solar and net metering in Michigan. The Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) recent report on net metering and solar pilot programs found another 20 percent increase in 2015.
MEC3 Conference Brought Corporate Buyers of Renewable Energy Together with Stakeholders
The 3rd Annual Michigan Energy Conference, held in Detroit, Michigan, brought corporate buyers of renewable energy together with utilities, their regulators, non-governmental organizations, and renewable energy solution suppliers to discuss pathways that would facilitate greater access to renewable energy.
Letter to Federal Delegation Expresses Support for Comprehensive Federal Energy Legislation
In a letter to Senator Murkowski, Representative Upton, Senator Cantwell, and Representative Pallone, Michigan EIBC expresses support for comprehensive federal energy legislation.
Michigan EIBC Testifies to Senate Energy Committee
Members of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council gave testimony to the Senate Energy and Technology Committee last week, stating concerns around SB 437 and 438 and offering thoughts on how this legislation could be improved.
Letter to Senator Zorn Supports House Bills 4990-4994
In a letter to Senator Dale Zorn, Chairman of the Michigan Senate Local Government Committee, Michigan EIBC express its support for House Bills 4990, 4991, 4992, 4993 and 4994.
Clean Energy Business Supporters
Bills introduced in the House and Senate would eliminate the requirement for energy optimization programs and freeze the renewal portfolio standard at its current level. Such an approach ignores available information and would undo the success Michigan has experienced over the past seven years.