Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs

10/14/2026

Gas turbine prices have increased 195% since 2019. To meet energy demand, we need to build the fastest and cheapest energy available, and that’s a combination of wind, solar, and battery storage. https://bit.ly/4AYYmEt

In North America, data centers are boosting the long-term investment case for energy storage and renewables as gas turbine backlogs and rising fuel volatility drive up peaking costs, according to a note from Wood Mackenzie.

10/13/2026

The coal industry sent a secret letter to the Trump administration asking for emergency orders to force outdated, expensive coal plants to stay open. Those costs were added to our bills, while coal companies profited.

In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open.

10/09/2026

Cheaper, cleaner energy is the key to delivering on affordability.

While both Jocelyn Benson and John James acknowledged concerns about rising energy bills, utility accountability and the impact of data centers on ratepayers, their approaches to addressing those concerns differed.

10/08/2026

We want Michigan manufacturers to succeed so they can keep investing in our state. In Baroda, our clean energy laws are helping Lakeshore Die Cast stay competitive.

10/05/2026

"Electric vehicles, hybrids, and other efficient transportation options offer a way out of this cycle. These vehicles are not only cleaner, but increasingly cheaper to own and operate than traditional gas-powered vehicles." - Ecology Center https://bit.ly/4y7458O

10/05/2026

Instead of building the fastest & cheapest energy available, DTE and Consumers Energy want to build more expensive gas plants that will take decades to pay off. Why should customers be forced to pay?

Tell regulators to stop the cash grab: bit.ly/nonewgasmi

10/02/2026

DTE and Consumers Energy want to build new gas plants to power data centers, and they want us to pay for them. Tell the Michigan Public Service Commission to stop the latest cash grab: bit.ly/nonewgasmi

09/30/2026

DTE and Consumers Energy want to build more gas plants to power new data centers. Their shareholders get the profits, while we’re stuck with higher bills and toxic pollution.

09/29/2026

A new independent analysis found that Michigan's next governor could have a major impact on our energy bills.

Expanding affordable clean energy and holding utilities accountable would lead to big savings. Abandoning our clean energy laws and propping up fossil fuel companies would mean higher energy bills for everyone.

Read the full analysis from Evergreen Action and Michigan League of Conservation Voters: https://bit.ly/4hwE0JJ

09/28/2026

Small businesses like Lakeshore Die Cast are using our clean energy laws to save money. Repealing the laws would raise costs and take away a competitive advantage.