Climate & Energy
As Michiganders, we can all see and feel how climate has impacted our lives. The once snowy winters and mild summers we enjoyed have become less predictable and more extreme. Fossil fuel energy production has left our air quality and waters under threat. Simply put, Michigan needs a climate solution. We must work quickly to move towards a 100% clean energy future that prioritizes equity and affordability while holding big utilities accountable for their role in climate change.
Our vision for change
To work towards decarbonizing the economy and addressing the existential threat of climate change, we need bold legislative action that catalyzes movement towards a 100% emissions-free power sector.
Entirely power the state with clean energy
Require utilities to set affordable rates
Remove restrictions to renewable energy growth,
Ensure Michigan’s energy regulatory body is able
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We need bold legislative action that catalyzes movement towards a 100% emissions-free power sector, including pushing utilities to accelerate the transition to clean energy and removing burdensome restrictions to renewable energy.
We need legislation that would provide holistic funding and program support to create more affordable, safe housing.
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