100% Clean Electricity

Acting quickly at the start of the legislative session in 2023, Minnesota lawmakers approved an ambitious commitment to 100% clean electricity by 2040. Not to be outdone, Michigan passed a similar standard later in the year with strong support from major employers, along with other important climate and energy policies.

Healthy Climate Plan

Major Michigan employers, including Ford and General Motors, wrote to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in support of strong climate policy as the governor prepared to release the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which has since guided the state’s climate, clean energy, and environmental justice action.

Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

Major companies pushed Illinois to finalize legislation establishing key climate policies in the state, including: the phase-out of coal plants by 2045; a commitment for 100% of electricity to come from clean sources by 2050; prevailing wage rules for workers; and new electric vehicle and energy efficiency incentives.

Clean Car Standards

Minnesota joined more than a dozen other states in adopting strict fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles that will speed up the deployment of electric vehicles, thanks to support of major businesses in the Commonwealth.

Businesses with employees and operations across Minnesota helped to pass bipartisan legislation to reduce energy waste and help Minnesotans save money on their utility bills.

Renewable Energy Standard

As a result of immense corporate pressure, Michigan lawmakers increased the state’s renewable energy standard to 15% by 2021 and expanded investments in energy efficiency.