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From the manufacturing of electric vehicle charging stations to solar panels and wind turbines, Michigan is a national leader in clean energy investments. The state’s clean energy sector, powered by Michigan’s growing EV industry, also leads the Midwest in the number of clean energy workers. Additionally, Michigan is ranked as the best state for climate change when considering drought, extreme heat, wildfires, flooding and climate change preparedness. Michigan's Renewable Energy Credits program provides businesses with an inexpensive way to support renewable energy by matching energy use with credits from wind and solar energy, giving businesses a low-cost way to offsetting their carbon footprint.

U.S. Department of Energy Ranks Michigan the #1 state for energy-sector job growth.

Business Facilities awarded MEDC a 2023 Impact Award for Hydrogen energy investments.

Climate Power Recognized Michigan as a top state for clean energy investments.

Clean energy businesses in Michigan added more than 5,400 workers in 2022 leads the Midwest in number of clean energy workers.

Site Selector 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.

Michigan Delivers on Federal Funding for Battery and Chip Manufacturers

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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Clean Energy News and Business Success Stories

Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package

Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard by 2040, strong labor provisions to build clean energy creating 160,000 jobs, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs.

Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue

Company selects site in Detroit for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce

Michigan Kicks Off 2024 By Pulling in More National Recognition for Hydrogen

As Michigan continues to attract hydrogen projects and fuel the future of clean energy, Nel Hydrogen’s investment in Plymouth Charter Township is being recognized in the Hydrogen Energy category of Business Facilities’ 2023 Impact Awards.

Generation Hydrogen: Michigan’s Clean-Energy Transition

Hydrogen is having a moment. As the most abundant chemical element, hydrogen is poised to be a green gamechanger. And with its strong manufacturing heritage and leadership in mobility innovation, Michigan has the opportunity to fuel the future with clean energy for decades to come.

Team Michigan Continues to Deliver as Our Next Energy Rolls Out First Cell Production

The milestone comes one year after the home-grown Michigan energy storage technology company announced a transformational investment to build ONE Circle, its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township.

New Report: Michigan Winning Battery & Clean Energy Race

A new report from Climate Power shows Michigan continues to lead the race for jobs and investment. The report shows Michigan is the number two state nationwide for clean energy investments, with a combined $20 billion of investment since August 2022. The report also shows Michigan leading the nation after winning 14 projects in clean energy, battery, and electric vehicle manufacturing.

Clear Skies Ahead: Climate Stability and Policies in Michigan Mitigate Risk

Michigan, ranked the No. 1 Best State for Climate Change, is building on its steady climate and low natural disaster susceptibility by enacting policies and initiatives to improve climate change resilience, in turn extending its steady meteorological climate to a competitive business climate.

Michigan 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.

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Michigan is committed to more aggressively presenting its case for being a climate change winner. We are working with businesses to reduce carbon emissions, promote clean energy jobs and support the infrastructure to prevent and prepare for natural adversities.

Quentin L. Messer

CEO, MEDC

Michigan 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.

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The Power of Michigan Business Support

Michigan is the state of Pure Opportunity and clean energy investments. Companies like Dunamis Charge are leading the way in the creation of dependable and eco-friendly electric vehicle chargers built for everyone in all communities.

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Michigan's optimal resources for the clean energy industry is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its third season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing in clean 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.

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Michigan is an Industry Leader

Mobility and Automotive Manufacturing

Michigan is the past, present and future of the global automotive industry.

Engineering Design and Development

As the world leader in automotive and mobility R&D, Michigan is driving the next generation of industry innovation.

Professional and Corporate Services

Companies continue to choose Michigan to locate their headquarters and businesses, tapping into the concentration of talent available for professional and corporate services industries.

Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan is building on its rich manufacturing heritage and technological know-how to develop the innovative, high-tech products of the future.

Life Sciences & Medical Devices

Michigan’s manufacturing prowess and core of world-class medical device companies make the state a top tier location for medical device development and manufacturing.

Tech

Michigan is leading the way in developing innovative solutions for protecting the security of systems and people across the state, country and world.

Semiconductor

Home to the largest producer of polysilicon in the U.S., Michigan’s ability to support the semiconductor industry extends from being the global epicenter of the automotive industry.