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Michigan’s Clean Energy Economic Comeback: How Local Economies in Michigan Are Benefitting from State and Federal Climate Policies Analysis by 5 Lakes Energy The state of Michigan is experiencing an economic resurgence, powered by the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Michigan now ranks among the top five for new clean energy projects and jobs, …

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20220413 Jester Technical Workshop Presentation Presented by Douglas Jester, Managing Partner, 5 Lakes Energy

A new study by 5 Lakes Energy, which was commissioned by the city of Ann Arbor, examines options for the city to transition to 100% renewable energy for its electricity use by 2030. The study assesses the feasibility of shifting to a municipal utility, as well as the costs and benefits of creating a new …

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In her “what’s next” address, Gov. Whitmer cited findings from The Michigan Clean Energy Framework, which forecasted the major economic, public health, and other benefits that would result from Michgian adopting a comprehensive suite of state-level clean energy policies (Detroit Free Press, Sept. 1, 2023). Co-authored by 5 Lakes Energy and the Michigan Energy Innovation …

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