According to our analysis, this one policy would single-handedly put Michigan over three-quarters of the way to its 2030 climate goals. show Michigan’s current markets and policies only get the state halfway to its 2030 climate targets. With the proposed CES implemented, the state would be 78 percent of the way to its goals.This policy would also put the state halfway toward its 2050 goals of carbon neutrality.
, this effort is projected to prevent 1,800 lost work days annually , add $4 billion to the state’s GDP, and add over 30,000 good-paying jobs per year. The proposed clean energy standard positions Michigan to be a leader in building the clean energy economy. It also would mean that Michigan is doing its part to stop the extreme weather events that are harming and killing people and livelihoods across the state, country, and world.
Of course, to meet 2030 targets, the state would still have more to do. Our analysis shows that the buildings sector has the potential to be the next biggest opportunity to meet those goals. Work also remains to be done in industry and transportation. Fortunately, tools and resources like tax credits, dedicated financing, and new grant programs from the