Gov. Whitmer budget invests in clean energy, protecting our water

IN PROPOSAL, GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING MAXIMIZING MICHIGAN’S SLICE OF INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FUNDS, INCENTIVES

LANSING – Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s annual budget presentation, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) released the following statement.

“Clean energy will lower costs, clean up our air and water and help improve public health, which is why it’s great to see Gov. Whitmer invest in implementing Michigan’s newly enacted, nation-leading 100% clean energy law,” said Nick Occhipinti, government affairs director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. “Coupled with the investments and incentives available through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, Gov. Whitmer is building Michigan’s economic future now. We look forward to working with Gov. Whitmer and the Legislature to ensure we are maximizing investments in clean and efficient energy to create jobs and lower energy costs.”

Specific items MLCV highlighted in the budget proposal include:

• $5.8 million to help the Michigan Public Service Commission implement the new clean energy laws
• $80 million for contaminated site clean-up and brownfield redevelopment through an increase in tipping fees
• $40 million investment in water infrastructure replacements and improvements
• $25 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations
• $20 million for transitioning medium and heavy-duty vehicles to emissions-free alternatives
• $5 million for weatherization of low-income households
• $2 million to transition the state fleet to electric vehicles