Michigan Governor to Sign Clean Energy Future Plan into Law; State Will Operate on 100-Percent Clean Energy by 2040

Nov 9 2023


WASHINGTON DC, November 9, 2023 鈥 An ambitious package of renewable energy bills that just passed the Michigan Legislature鈥攏ow on its way to be signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer鈥攊s drawing strong praise from business-friendly clean energy-focused organizations throughout the state and across the nation.

Dubbed the Clean Energy Future Plan, the new legislation will require Michigan utilities to acquire 15 percent of electricity from renewable energy sources鈥攕uch as wind or solar鈥攖hrough 2029 and then increase the amount of electricity from renewables to 50 percent by 2030, 60 percent by 2035, and 100 percent by 2040. The new plan sees Michigan join 11 other states with commitments to reach 100 percent clean energy net-zero future on a similar schedule.

Additionally, Michigan鈥檚 new clean energy laws grant authority to the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve large solar, wind, and battery storage projects and make it easier to deploy clean energy in the state.

鈥淭his is a major step forward for Michigan, and we want to recognize Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature for their leadership on these critical energy issues. This new legislation works to secure Michigan鈥檚 clean energy future but also to make certain the state is positioned to benefit from the valuable new jobs, tax revenue, and ongoing investment that renewable energy brings,鈥 said Erika Kowall, Director, Midwest State Affairs, 欧美情色片 Association (欧美情色片.) 鈥淢ichigan is already fifth in the nation for clean energy jobs鈥攃urrently numbering 124,000鈥攁nd the Clean Energy Future Plan puts the state in position to see many years of new opportunities and growth resulting from clean energy. 欧美情色片 looks forward to continuing to work with Michigan leaders to help unleash the state鈥檚 full clean energy potential.鈥

Michigan鈥檚 new clean energy laws also drew praise from Clean Grid Alliance (CGA), which works to advance renewable energy in the Midwest. 鈥淐GA applauds the incredible leadership the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer have shown to advance strong clean energy policies that will pave the way for the Michigan to become carbon free,鈥 said Peder Mewis, Regional Policy Director, Clean Grid Alliance. 鈥淪iting and permitting has been the largest roadblock to deploying renewable projects in Michigan, and the reforms in this package will ensure a predictable and stable permitting environment that will unlock billions in economic development across the state for decades to come.鈥