Implementation of historic investments will create jobs, support communities for generations

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) today released its “Advanced Energy Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Implementation in Michigan” which details how Michigan can capitalize on available federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 

As a result of the IIJA, state and local government agencies will be able to access billions of dollars in funding. As of 2020, there were more than 113,000 advanced energy jobs in Michigan, subject to increase substantially with focused investment in clean energy and transportation. In fact, investments made under IIJA are estimated to deliver an eight-fold return to Michigan, adding substantial value to the economy, creating new jobs, and providing revenue to state and local governments. 

Highlights of the report include: 

• Michigan is estimated to receive $110 million over five years to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the state, as well as approximately $169 million to reduce transportation-related emissions.
  
  
• Michigan will be allocated more than $183 million under the Weatherization Assistance Program to support home repairs, training, and technical assistance. Additional energy efficiency improvements and investments in grid resiliency in Michigan will come from part of the $500 million in funding designated for State Energy Offices, $550 million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, and $5 billion for a new program aimed at reducing disruptions to the electric grid.
  
  
• Additionally, the state, tribal and local governments and other Michigan entities will be eligible to apply for additional competitive funding to support electric school and transit buses, energy efficiency workforce training, regional grid resilience, battery manufacturing, and more.  

“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act places historic federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure and has the potential to result in multigenerational benefits for Michigan’s economy, built infrastructure and communities,” said Dr. Laura Sherman, president of Michigan EIBC. “This report is an opportunity to address some of the top energy priorities of Michigan policymakers, such as ensuring a reliable electric grid, lowering energy bills, and supporting advanced energy jobs.” 

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The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) is a trade organization with more than 140 business members. Our mission is to grow Michigan’s opportunities for innovation and business growth by offering a unified voice to create a business-friendly environment for the advanced energy industry in Michigan. Michigan EIBC represents companies across the full range of the advanced energy sector, including: advanced materials, batteries and energy storage, biomass and biofuels, combined heat and power, community development, consulting, demand response, electric vehicles and mobility, energy efficiency, geothermal, law, lighting, lobbying and advocacy, performance contracting, purchasers of renewable energy, smart grid and optimization, solar, and wind. Advanced Energy Economy is a National Associate Member of Michigan EIBC.