Advanced Energy
Michigan is #1 in the nation for Inflation Reduction Act projects and has received nearly $1.5 billion of investments in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing through the CHIPS Act and IRA funding since they were signed in 2022.
U.S. Department of Energy Ranks Michigan the #5 state for energy-sector job growth.
Corning’s $900 million investment to construct a new manufacturing facility for solar components in Saginaw County was recognized with a Business Facilities’ 2024 Impact Award. This is the third year in a row Michigan has been recognized with an Impact Award in clean and green energy.
Clean energy businesses in Michigan added more than 5,400 workers in 2022 leads the Midwest in number of clean energy workers.
Site Selection ranked Michigan as a top state for sustainable development practices.
Michigan is in the country’s top five most aggressive pursuers of clean energy, with a plan for a 100% clean energy standard by 2040.
No state is better positioned than Michigan to advance equity, create good-paying jobs, increase economic competitiveness, and improve quality of life in pursuing carbon neutrality – thanks to our unmatched freshwater resources and heritage as a global manufacturing innovator, diverse agricultural producer, world-class outdoor recreation hub, and home to talented people and vibrant communities.
MEDC and MIT Technology Review Insights Show Climate Considerations Are a Top Factor in Business Decisions
A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with MEDC, provides insight into how senior U.S. executives are planning for climate change – including how businesses are weighing relocation due to climate risks. Executives highlight the availability of climate-planning programs and access to natural resources as top criteria when making relocation decisions and many selected the Midwest as the least exposed region of the country.
Addressing Climate Change Impacts: Read the Whitepaper
Download HereMichigan is competing with everyone to lead the future of cars, chips, and clean energy. In the last few years, we have utilized powerful, bipartisan economic development tools and incoming federal resources to secure over $20 billion of investment and 13,000 good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home. Michigan’s future is bright, and I know we will build on our economic momentum to create tens of thousands more job and drive investment across every region of our state.
MI Healthy Climate Plan Positions Michigan as a Climate Action Leader
The MI Healthy Climate Plan lays out a pathway for Michigan to reach 100% carbon neutrality by 2050 with interim 2030 goals to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and build a healthier and more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Michigan for all Michiganders.
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Click HereMichigan Wins Funding for Clean Hydrogen Hub
Gov. Whitmer recently announced that a Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) has been awarded up to $1 billion by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop regional supply chains for the production, distribution, and use of hydrogen in trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.
The project is anticipated to create 13,600 direct jobs—12,100 in construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs. Michigan was one of only seven projects to win this transformational funding and this announcement builds on Michigan’s leadership in the advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries.
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Nel Hydrogen to Build Gigafactory in Plymouth Township, Bringing 517 Jobs, $400 Million Investment
Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen has chosen Plymouth Charter Township as the location for its new automated gigafactory for production of electrolyzer technology for green hydrogen production. Nel CEO Håkon Volldal said the company selected Michigan for the state's highly skilled workforce, financial incentives and collaboration among the state’s universities, research institutions, and strategic partners.
Read Press ReleaseMichigan is a Low Risk Location
Peace of mind in Michigan is readily available as the state provides safety and security amidst natural disasters, as it is largely protected from earthquakes, flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes.
The Michigan Opportunity Podcast
Michigan's optimal resources for the advanced energy industry is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its sixth season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing in advanced energy, sustainablitiy, and more. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.
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Living in Michigan
Michigan’s attractive business climate is surpassed only by its natural beauty and active lifestyle. With four seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan offers ample opportunities to enjoy recreational activities like boating, fishing, golf, skiing, hiking and more. Michigan is also home to the highly regarded Detroit Institute of Arts, over 100 wineries, and is a craft beer destination. We also have the lowest cost of living of any state in the Midwest. When it comes to living and doing business, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.
Michigan is an Industry Leader
