Issues & Impact

Michigan is poised to be a leader in clean energy jobs of the future, while also reducing energy costs and improving reliability of our electric grid.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides financial incentives to businesses, schools, non-profits, and households to generate clean energy, improve efficiency, and swap out old fossil fuel-based systems, vehicles, and appliances for new, healthier, electric alternatives. Whether you are a renter, homeowner, or a small business owner, there are resources available for you to take advantage of historic opportunities to lower your energy costs and your carbon footprint!

DTE customers experience some of the worst power restoration times in the country with near-constant rate hikes. The status quo is not working for Michigan families. We must hold DTE and Consumers accountable for providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy.

Every five years, Congress passes a new Farm Bill – a legislative package that directly impacts the agricultural industry and dictates how farms across the U.S. operate, how and what types of crops are grown, and more. It is crucial that Congress takes full advantage of the funding for conservation measures and climate-conscious agricultural programs to expand sustainable farming practices that will help us combat the climate crisis while putting healthy food on our tables.

Michigan LCV launched our Energy Savings Now! campaign to educate and engage Michiganders on all of the federal funds available for Michiganders. We are going door-to-door in Ingham, Washtenaw, and Oakland Counties and speaking with thousands of Michiganders eligible for savings opportunities through the IRA. Check out stories from Michiganders who are taking advantage of federal funding to save money on their energy bills.

The J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive is one of Michigan’s last coal plants and a major cause of pollution for West Michigan communities. Due to its cost and age, it was scheduled to shut down in May, but the Trump administration issued an order forcing it to stay open. Keeping the coal plant running is costing $615,000 a day and Consumers Energy is now trying to shift those costs onto Michiganders’ energy bills.

Michiganders already pay the highest energy costs in the Midwest for some of the worst reliability in the entire country. Our energy bills are too damn high. We can’t afford another rate hike to keep the Campbell plant open.