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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.

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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

by holding industry accountable to transitioning to it and ending our dependence on fossil fuels. 

Require utilities to set affordable rates

for low-income customers.

Remove restrictions to renewable energy growth,

allow community solar and remove the cap on small-scale solar.

Ensure Michigan’s energy regulatory body is able

to hold utilities accountable and prioritize equity and affordability in energy generation.

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Comprehensive Climate & Energy Reform

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.

Affordable, Healthy Homes

We need legislation that would provide holistic funding and program support to create more affordable, safe housing.

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