Archive: Clean Energy

Michigan Policy Expert Redefines Clean Energy as a National Security Solution

At the 2026 Michigan Climate Summit, policy expert Francesca Reznik argues that decentralized clean energy is a vital defense against national security threats. Story by Jihyun Ko.

A Green Amendment: A Just Solution for Michigan

See what is happening with a Green Amendment that is sweeping the country, and is now being worked on in Michigan.

Community Power & Solar Energy: A Just Solution for Michigan

As Michigan moves toward a clean energy future, a critical question remains: who benefits—and how do we ensure it’s everyone?

Earth Day Reflections: Clean Energy Is Winning

This Earth Day arrives at a time marked by significant federal rollbacks to climate and environmental protections, and there is growing concern about the future of climate progress.

U-M launches climate fellowship to strengthen workforce pipeline

The University of Michigan has named the inaugural cohort of the Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship, or M-CCAF, a new pilot initiative designed not simply as a scholarship program, but as a scalable model for climate leadership, workforce development and community partnership.

How to Support Local Clean Energy Projects

Get the tools to fight for clean energy in your community. This virtual learning session equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to build support for a cleaner, healthier environment. Michiganders need wind and solar to fight climate change, deliver reliable clean energy, and...

Dirty Money is Stopping Clean Energy: Here’s What We Can Do

It’s official: there’s a new ballot initiative aimed at getting money out of Michigan politics—and the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) is proud to endorse it.

Michigan Climate Action Network hosts sixth annual climate summit at the Lansing Center

“Michigan’s energy future is at a crossroads, and the ultimate goal of the summit is to advance a rapid transition to renewable energy so we can lower costs, improve grid reliability, protect community health, and mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis for the...

Update to Scientific Report Finds Climate Change Threatens Great Lakes

ELPC has just released the major update to their successful 2019 report on climate change and the Great Lakes. This report was crafted by top scientists from major Big 10/Midwest universities and coordinated by the ELPC Science Advisory Board member Don Wuebbles.

Green Groups Urge Army Corps Climate Action on Line 5 Tunnel

On June 30, MiCAN and the Environmental Law & Policy Center submitted comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, calling on the agency to include climate change and greenhouse gas considerations in its Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Line 5 Tunnel Project under the...