Funding to Fix Local Roads in 28 Villages and Small Cities

Funding to Fix Local Roads in 28 Villages and Small Cities

by | Sep 25, 2024 | Regional News

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September 25, 2024

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Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 28 Villages and Small Cities Across the State

 

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 28 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants totaling $5.1 million.

 

“These grants will help 28 communities across Michigan fix their local roads faster to save drivers time and money,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office, Michigan has fixed 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 bridges while supporting over 89,000 jobs, and today’s funding will build on that total. Let’s keep fixing the damn roads so people can go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands without blowing a tire or cracking an axle. Let’s keep fixing our roads to lower costs for drivers on repairs, save them valuable time, and improve their quality of life.”

 

Established by the state Legislature in 2018, the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program is administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and serves as a stop-gap program to help fund road projects in small communities. Successful projects were selected, in part, because they are paired with planned infrastructure work, coordinated with other road agencies, focused on extending the useful life of the road and had limited funding sources.

 

“I applaud MDOT’s work to improve our infrastructure around the state by partnering with and investing directly into our communities,” said state Senator Erika Geiss (D-Taylor). “As we continue to work to make all of our communities vibrant places to live, work and grow, this state funding helps the City of Ecorse stretch their dollars while improving our local roads.”

 

“It’s often difficult for smaller communities to compete for resources alongside our larger cities. I’m grateful that the Community Service Infrastructure Fund exists to help fill this gap,” said state Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing). “Thanks to this program and MDOT, residents in and around the Village of Lennon can expect a smoother, safer drive as they navigate Lennon Road.”

 

“Maintaining great communities means maintaining our infrastructure, and we know that’s a costly task for our municipalities,” said state Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak).  “Through our partnership with the state and MDOT, and as a testament to the stellar coordination on projects from local leadership, we’re able to help bring one more infrastructure project closer to completion for Huntington Woods residents.”

 

“With Michigan’s often severe weather, our roads can almost always use extra attention. The $250,000 in funding is welcomed news,” said state Representative Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph). “The investment will allow Saugatuck to make necessary repairs to ensure safer commutes for our neighbors who take Maple Street every day to work, school or wherever else they may need to go. I’m thrilled to see this investment being made in our community, as it will undoubtedly go a long way in keeping our drivers and pedestrians safer on the roads.”

 

“The additional $250,000 in road repair funding will improve the lives of many Huntington Woods residents,” said state Representative Natalie Price (D-Berkley). “Investing in roads ensures safer communities, reduces wear and tear on our vehicles and enhances the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. I’m proud to have worked alongside my colleagues in the Legislature to secure this funding, and I will continue to advocate for more resources for our communities.”

 

 “The $250,000 investment in Ecorse will be a boon for the city. It will provide for much needed repairs to a number of our neighborhood streets, allowing for people to travel more safely and securely within our community,” said state Representative Tullio Liberati (D-Allen Park). “In the long run, this grant will help drivers in our communities save time and money by ensuring that our roads are safe for use while not damaging drivers’ vehicles

 

Grant awards range from $54,000 to $250,000 for road resurfacing, culvert replacement, pavement crack sealing and other preservative measures.

 

CSIF Category B grants for 2025

 

County

Applicant

Project/Route

Grant      Amount

Allegan

Martin

Templeton Street, University Street, Edwards Street, Chalmers Street and Lee Street

 $

250,000

Allegan

Saugatuck

Maple Street

 $         250,000

Arenac

Twining

Dewey Street, Sampson Street, Smalley Street, Schley Street and Gridley Street

 $           65,550

Benzie

Benzonia

Walker Street

 $         181,050

Berrien

Berrien Springs

Mechanic Street

 $         192,500

Cheboygan

Cheboygan

Garfield Avenue

 $         250,000

Gogebic

Bessemer

Cinnabar Street

 $           64,979

Grand Traverse

Kingsley

Kingsley Road/S. Brownson Avenue

 $           84,100

Hillsdale

Montgomery

Weaver Road, Hayward Street, Hakes Street, Michigan Street and Park Place

 $         143,878

Houghton

South Range

Whealkate Drive

 $         116,000

Huron

Harbor Beach

Bartlett Street, Trescott Street, Schock Road, Garden Street and Resort Road

 $         230,000

Iron

Crystal Falls

Erie Street, Floodstrand Road, Fairbanks Drive, Water Street, Wisconsin Avenue, Seventh Street, Runkle Lake Road, S. Sixth Street, N. Sixth Street and Rock Crusher Road

 $         250,000

Lapeer

Columbiaville

Fifth Street and LeValley Road

 $         130,965

Lenawee

Morenci

N. Summit Street, Sims Highway and Page Street

 $         240,503

Macomb

Richmond

Oak Street and Priestap Street

 $         250,000

Menominee

Menominee

Various streets citywide

 $         240,000

Montcalm

Stanton

E. Bellevue Street

 $           91,964

Oakland

Oxford

Moyers Street

 $         229,887

Oakland

Huntington Woods

Newport Boulevard

 $         250,000

Ogemaw

Prescott

Harrison Road, Sage Lake Road, Washington Street and Greenwood Road

 $         250,000

Osceola

Evart

West Third Street and Lauman Road

 $           90,000

Ottawa

Hudsonville

Corporate Grove Drive and Corporate Exchange Drive

 $         209,000

Saginaw

Oakley

Woodward Street

 $         227,612

Sanilac

Brown City

Buby Street

 $           54,000

Sanilac

Croswell

Croswell Road and Seltzer Road

 $         250,000

Shiawassee

Lennon

Lennon Road

 $         103,750

Tuscola

Kingston

Washington Street and Noble Street

 $         211,200

Wayne

Ecorse

Florence Street, Charlotte Street and Cherrygrove Street

 $         250,000

 

Enacted in 1987 and reauthorized in 1993, the Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) helps finance highway, road and street projects that are critical to the movement of people and products, and for getting workers to their jobs, materials to growers and manufacturers, and finished goods to consumers. TEDF “Category B,” or the “Community Service Infrastructure Fund,” grants are allocated for road improvements in cities and villages with a population of 10,000 or fewer.

 
M-15 paving Sept. 26-29 south of Ortonville

M-15 paving Sept. 26-29 south of Ortonville

by | Sep 25, 2024 | Transportation

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M-15 paving Sept. 26-29 south of Ortonville, Oakland County

ORTONVILLE, Mich. – A short-term paving project on M-15 (Ortonville Road) south of Ortonville, Oakland County, will begin at 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, and is expected to be finished by 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30. Work will be happening between Grange Hall Road, and Glass Road, north of Seymour Lake Road. This work is weather dependent.

Crews will be milling and repaving the outside shoulders of M-15 in each direction Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27. Milling and paving will then take place on northbound M-15 on Saturday, Sept. 28, and then on southbound M-15 on Sunday, Sept. 29. During paving on Saturday and Sunday, traffic will be under flag control.

Portable message boards have been put in place to alert drivers of the upcoming work. 

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DNR News Digest – Week of Sept. 23, 2024

DNR News Digest – Week of Sept. 23, 2024

by | Sep 24, 2024 | Recreation
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News Digest – Week of Sept. 23, 2024

piles of gold and orange leaves cover a trail that passes under a wooden bridge deep in the fall forest. The background is sunlit.

Michigan Trails Week is right around the corner! Find your new path.
Here are a few of this week’s stories from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:

See other news releases, Showcasing the DNR stories, photos and other resources at Michigan.gov/DNRPressRoom.

PHOTO FOLDER: Larger, higher-res versions of some of the images used below, and others, are available in this folder. Note: The pine marten photo used in this email is courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library.

Don’t forget: Recently planted trees need water

a man in a bright yellow Greening of Detroit T-shirt and work pants pours a big blue bucket of water on a newly planted and staked treeIf you planted trees this spring or summer, it may be time to provide them with a drink of water.

Even though we’re thinking about cooler weather ahead, your newer trees are still growing and may be thirsty during much of the state’s recent warm and dry conditions. Here are a few tips for watering:

  • Check soil moisture first. If you can poke a long-handled screwdriver into the soil about 10 inches down and the end comes out dry, it’s time to water.
  • Water slowly and deeply. You can fill a tree-watering bag, use a hose on a slow trickle, turn on a sprinkler or use one or two 5-gallon buckets of water to deliver water to the root area under the tree canopy.
  • The goal is to provide the equivalent of about 1 inch of normal rainfall per week.
  • Provide a layer of organic mulch about 3 to 4 inches deep over the root area to help maintain soil moisture. Keep the mulch away from the trunk of the tree. An easy-to-remember guide for mulch: doughnuts are good, volcanoes are bad! “Volcanoes” – when mulch is mounded high and touches the tree bark – can do more harm than good.

Check out the MSU Extension do’s and don’ts of irrigating landscape plants and watch for more tips later this fall on preparing your landscape trees for winter and a great start next spring.

Questions? Contact DNR urban forester Lawrence Sobson at 313-316-4137.

Birding, history, fall fun and more at Haven Hill Festival

a brown-feathered, white-throated swallow with a puffed-out chest and long thin tail perches on a wooden fence railIf your weekend plans put you in southeast Michigan, swing by the Haven Hill Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highland Recreation Area in Oakland County. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate fall migration with MI Birds and the Oakland Bird Alliance at the park’s Goose Meadows Picnic Area – an important stopover site for migratory birds like the Swainson’s thrush and white-throated sparrow (shown above).

The Oakland Bird Alliance and the Friends of Highland Recreation Area will give a one-hour presentation on MI Birds, a public outreach and education program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the DNR. It will highlight birding at Highland Recreation Area and the importance of this area for migratory birds. Catch this 1 p.m. presentation at the shelter in the picnic area.

Stop by the Oakland Bird Alliance exhibition table in the picnic area to learn how MI Birds is helping local birds, and how you can get involved.

The Haven Hill Festival, hosted by the Friends of Highland Recreation Area, is a celebration of the Haven Hill Estate – once the country estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford – and the natural beauty and historic wonders of this recreation area in the townships of Highland and White Lake. This fun, free* and family-friendly event includes a variety of vintage-themed activities, music and opportunities to explore local birds. See event details.

*Please note that a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Highland Recreation Area. If you do not have one, you will be able to purchase one at the park with cash, check or credit card.

Fall migration birding statewide

short-haired woman in tan, floppy hat and orange jacket looks through black binocularsBirders outside the metro Detroit area can make the most of fall bird movement across Michigan, too, with some quick MI Birds tips and resources to aid in planning your next trip!

Learn which birds to expect in different regions, as waves of new fall migrants pass through the state each month on their journey south. This month, waterfowl and raptor migrations peak, so expect to see birds like broad-winged hawks and American wigeon in good numbers.

Not sure where to go birding? Explore one of Michigan’s birding trails and remember to follow these safety tips to confidently view birds and other wildlife at or near hunting areas.

MI Birds aims to deepen all Michiganders’ engagement in the understanding, care and stewardship of public lands that are important for birds and local communities.

Questions? Contact Erin Ford at 313-820-0809.

Celebrating 50 years of Michigan’s endangered species law

an alert, brown and fluffy pine marten, ears upright and whiskers on end, stands up tall in front of a pink flower in the forestBald eagle. American (or pine) marten. Kirtland’s warbler. What do these three Michigan species have in common? How about a remarkable comeback after being on the brink of disappearing from our state?

Together this trio represents the success of a law that has supported the protection and restoration of our most vulnerable species.

This year marks a major milestone in Michigan’s conservation history: the 50th anniversary of the Michigan Endangered Species Act being signed into law. Enacted in September 1974, this pivotal legislation included protections for endangered species and established the creation of Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list, a tool for identifying and protecting our state’s rare plants and animals. Michigan’s Endangered Species Act was later recodified as Part 365, Endangered Species Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA, Act 451 of 1994), as it is more familiarly known today.

“This law serves as a conservation spotlight, focusing our attention and efforts on species at risk of disappearing from Michigan,” said Jennifer Kleitch, endangered species specialist with the DNR Wildlife Division.

Dedicated research and management paired with incredible partnerships have paved the way for rare species to recover.

“Thanks to the unwavering dedication of conservation organizations, researchers, local communities and countless individuals, Michigan has committed to banding together to keep native wildlife and plants around for future generations,” said Kleitch.

The statute remains as vital today as it was 50 years ago, supporting conservation for more than 400 species, including nine mammals, 12 amphibians and reptiles, 22 fish, 25 birds, 30 insects, 35 mollusks and 274 plants.
a sample Michigan license plate, white with blue lettering saying Pure Michigan, Conserve Wildlife Habitat, and picture of a yellow Kirtland's warblerIf you would like to support rare species conservation, consider donating to the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Fund or purchasing a Kirtland’s warbler license plate. All proceeds from this fund support efforts related to the research and management of nongame wildlife, fish and plant species.

During this anniversary, we’re also celebrating our supporters. Anyone who donates to the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Fund and provides their name will have it read aloud on one of the monthly DNR Wildtalk podcast episodes. Join the growing list of donors who have already contributed over $500 since Sept. 1!

Here’s to another 50 years of successful conservation and continued protection of Michigan’s natural heritage. Questions? Contact Jennifer Kleitch at 989-370-2158.

Photo ambassador snapshot: Hanging out at Two Hearted

a woman's legs in red and black plaid sweats, with bare feet and pink-painted toes, stretched out in a orange and black tree hammockSee more pictures by Michigan state parks photo ambassadors at Instagram.com/MiStateParks. For more on the program, call Stephanie Yancer at 989-274-6182. (This photo is by Samantha Bohon, for the Michigan DNR, at Two Hearted River State Forest Campground in Luce County.)

THINGS TO DO

Michigan Trails Week, Sept. 21-28, is the perfect time to discover why we’re known as the Trails State! Whether you walk, run, paddle or ride, get started and find your path at Michigan.gov/DNRTrails.

BUY & APPLY

If fishing and hunting are on your fall bucket list, be sure to get the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. It’s your mobile path to buy and store licenses, permits, report harvests and more, right at your fingertips!

GET INVOLVED

Fans of Michigan’s Wetland Wonders, register now for a virtual public input session to learn about planning efforts for the DNR’s managed waterfowl hunt areas, Friday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Football Thoughts and Rankings Explanation

Football Thoughts and Rankings Explanation

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Feature Writers, High School Sports

Football Thoughts and Rankings Explanation.

Written Saturday September 21st at 9:55 AM

The Red had a shocking result, a tight game, and a blowout crossover game. West Bloomfield had no issues on their homecoming winning 44-0 over Southfield Arts and Tech. Adams rode their quarterback and stout defense which limited Clarkston’s possessions in a 28-10 Highlanders win over the Wolves. Oxford had a strong first half but Lake Orion had a strong second half but missed a 54 yard field goal as time expired as the Wildcats survived 21-18 over the Dragons. Overall this division has proven that all five teams can make the postseason.

The White had a blowout, a tight game, and a blowout crossover game. Southfield Arts and Tech fell 44-0 to West Bloomfield and have been outscored 125-14 in the last three weeks. Groves had no problem with Rochester winning 35-7. Harper Woods had to survive 28-21 over Stoney Creek winning with five seconds left in the game. Groves and Harper Woods should be a really interesting game. Stoney Creek and Rochester should battle for who finishes third while Southfield Arts and Tech is really struggling right now.

The Gold had a blowout, a tight game, and a huge non conference win on Friday night. Royal Oak earned their first win of the season by beating Livonia Clarenceville 26-7 behind a strong defensive performance. The Ravens haven’t been bad defensively with the exception of the Detroit Lincoln King and Ferndale games where they were outscored 73-13 in those games. Ferndale had to survive Berkley 30-20. The Bears have really gotten better offensively in the last two weeks. The Eagles have that proven experience on their side. Avondale had no troubles with Pontiac winning 41-0. The Yellow Jackets have played better outscoring both opponents 75-13 in the last two weeks. This should be a really interesting week in week five, the Battle of Woodward at Hurley, the likely Gold title game, and Pontiac has a great chance to get their second win of the year next week.

The Blue had an interesting week with three blowouts and a tight game in week four. Farmington blew out Troy Athens 36-10 looking like themselves after a tough 20-7 loss to North Farmington last week. North Farmington was very impressive in their 49-14 win over Bloomfield Hills. Troy had a tough 52-28 loss to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. Seaholm had to survive against Oak Park winning 28-18. Overall the Maples look to be the class of the division but the Farmington schools will have a strong say especially Farmington who Seaholm plays next week. North Farmington plays Troy Athens, Oak Park plays Troy, and Bloomfield Hills has a tough one with Pontiac in week five.

Rankings Explanation:

These are the rankings for the week.

Adams is clearly the top ranked team after a 28-10 win over Clarkston sending their record to 4-0 on the season. The Highlanders have relied on quarterback Ryland Watters and has really taken everyone with the exception of yours truly by storm with their performance. Adams is extremely talented especially in the veer offense which I went more in depth when I interviewed Adams Coach Tony Patritto after Media Day talking about the veer offense and what the offense brings. They have a really interesting matchup with Lake Orion looming.

Here is the interview with Coach Patritto on the podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlbXDIDaYi8&t=87s

 

Groves is clearly ranked two with their impressive 35-7 win over Rochester keeping themselves unbeaten at 4-0. The Falcons have a ton of proven experience as mentioned. The schedule looks very winnable for Groves to possibly run the table. It will be a very interesting matchup with Harper Woods next week with the Pioneers still controlling their destiny in the White.

Seaholm checks in at three in this week’s poll. I know the Maples don’t matchup with anyone in the Red at all. The Maples started the season unranked but after their 28-18 win over Oak Park sending their record to 4-0 on the season. Maybe ranking them three was too high but they will have some big tests awaiting them with Farmington, North Farmington, and Groves are on the schedule and that’s not mentioning they have to go to the Swamp as well. It will be a tall task for Coach Jim DeWald and Seaholm going forward and if they can keep this up.

Four through seven was really tough to figure out between the rest of the Red. I thought putting West Bloomfield at four made a lot of sense despite their 2-2 record with losses to Groves and Adams. Oxford stays at five after their 21-18 win over Lake Orion because of their record at 2-2 with losses to Utica Eisenhower and Clarkston. Clarkston is also at 2-2 and has a 23-15 win over Oxford which made things complicated, I didn’t want to move Oxford down to six after their win over Lake Orion so moved the Wolves to six and kept the Wildcats at five. Lake Orion is 3-1 after the 21-18 loss to Oxford. Injuries is why the Dragons are at seven. The rankings will change weekly but that’s what I’m seeing right now but things can change really quickly.

Ferndale stands at eight after a hard earned 30-20 win over a much improved Berkley program. They have a big showdown for the division with Avondale looming. The Eagles have turned things around since their 27-18 loss to Madison Heights Lamphere and the 3-1 record looks to be strong but the game against the Yellow Jackets will say a lot for Coach Eric Royal’s team.

Farmington goes up to nine despite North Farmington entering the rankings at ten. The Raiders have turned things around since starting 0-2 on the season. North Farmington beat the Falcons 20-7 last week at Ron Holland Field but Farmington didn’t have their full team with the injury to quarterback Julian Johnson. What if Farmington had Johnson at quarterback in their game, would that have affected the outcome??? It’s kind of the same question in the Lake Orion/Oxford game, what if the Dragons had TR Hill would that have been a different outcome??? Farmington sits at nine after an impressive 36-10 win over Troy Athens but the Falcons have Seaholm, Troy, and Lake Orion still to play on the schedule.

Harper Woods, Rochester, Troy, Oak Park, and Avondale sit at 2-2 on the season while Stoney Creek, Southfield Arts and Tech, Troy Athens, Royal Oak, Berkley, Pontiac are at 1-3. Bloomfield Hills sits at 0-4 on the season.

Standings after Week Four

Red

1. Adams 2-0, 4-0

6. Clarkston 1-1, 2-2

5. Oxford 1-1, 2-2

7. Lake Orion 0-1, 3-1

4. West Bloomfield 0-1, 2-2

White

2. Groves 2-0, 4-0

Harper Woods 1-0, 2-2

Rochester 0-1, 2-2

Southfield Arts and Tech 0-1, 1-3

Stoney Creek 0-2, 1-3

Blue

3. Seaholm 3-0, 4-0

10. North Farmington 2-0, 2-2

Troy 1-0, 2-2

9. Farmington 2-1, 3-1

Oak Park 1-2, 2-2

Troy Athens 0-3, 1-3

Bloomfield Hills 0-3, 0-4

Gold

8. Ferndale 2-0, 3-1

Avondale 1-0, 2-2

Berkley 1-1, 1-3

Royal Oak 0-1, 1-3

Pontiac 0-2, 1-3

Michigan Ranks 6th Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs

Michigan Ranks 6th Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Environmental

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September 23, 2024

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ICYMI New Report: Michigan Ranks 6th Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs 

State home to nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs, clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment

 

LANSING, Mich. — The 2024 Clean Jobs America Report from E2, based on an analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Energy and Employment Report (USEER), shows Michigan continues to lead the race for clean energy jobs.

 

“Michigan is committed to leading the future of clean energy, lowering utility costs for families, creating good-paying jobs, and growing our advanced manufacturing economy,” said Governor Whitmer. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s investments in American manufacturing and the game-changing clean energy package we passed last year, Michigan is a leader in creating high-skilled, good-paying jobs, bringing supply chains home, and reducing our reliance on foreign oil. We are making more clean, American energy here in Michigan, protecting our precious air, land, and lakes, and strengthening the future of our economy. Let’s keep getting it done to build a brighter future for Michigan.”

 

According to the report, Michigan is home to 127,690 clean energy jobs, outpacing 44 states’ job numbers, with clean energy jobs continuing to grow nearly twice as fast as economy-wide employment. The 2024 EER report also highlighted Michigan’s position as a leader in overall energy sector job growth, behind only Texas and California. In addition to Michigan’s overall success, the city of Detroit was recognized as a top 10 city for clean energy jobs nationwide.

 

The ninth annual Clean Jobs America report found that the total number of U.S. clean energy workers is now nearly 3.5 million, with clean energy jobs growing 200 percent faster than job growth economy wide across the nation. Since last year, clean energy jobs in the U.S. have grown 4.5 percent, adding nearly 150,000 jobs, driven by the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda. Clean energy jobs now encompass more than half of the jobs in the overall energy sector, outpacing the traditional energy sector. Energy efficiency jobs continue to account for the majority of clean energy jobs, followed by renewable energy and clean vehicle jobs.

 

“Clean energy jobs are not only essential to building a more sustainable future for Michigan, but they are also fueling our state’s economy and creating opportunities for our workers,” said Susan Corbin, Director of Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity. “These jobs are growing at twice the rate of overall employment, ensuring Michiganders are at the forefront of the clean energy transition. By continuing to invest in these sectors, we’re driving innovation, protecting our environment and securing good-paying jobs that will benefit generations to come.

 

For additional insight into the 2024 Clean Jobs America report, including exploring the data via an interactive map, visit cleanjobsamerica.e2.org.

 

Governor Whitmer’s Clean Energy Wins    In 2023, Governor Whitmer signed historic clean energy legislation making Michigan a national leader in the fight against climate change. These laws lower household utility costs, create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and protect Michigan’s precious air, water, and public health. The clean energy bills deliver on the vision put forth in the governor’s MI Healthy Climate Plan, which lays out a roadmap for Michigan’s clean energy future. These laws are expected to create thousands of jobs, drive household energy bills down by $297 a year, secure $15.6 billion in federal funding, and save $7.3 billion in public health costs.

 

Other accomplishments include:

  • Launched the MI Healthy Climate Plan, to lower costs, create jobs, and make Michigan 100% carbon neutral by 2050.
  • Made Michigan the No. 1 state in landing clean energy projects from the Inflation Reduction Act, leveraging $26 billion and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
  • Led by example by deploying clean energy at state facilities and powering state government with 100% renewable energy.