Michigan’s Path to an Energy-Efficient Future

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of prioritizing energy efficiency in Michigan's energy planning, highlighting potential cost savings and pollution reductions by 2030.

• Energy efficiency programs in Michigan provide a positive return on investment, with a Michigan Public Service Commission analysis indicating that current utility programs save $4.38 in utility costs for every $1 invested.
• Implementing specific efficiency policies—including national model building codes, 500 MWs of new combined heat and power, and annual energy savings of 1.5%—could allow Michigan to avoid over 21 million tons of carbon dioxide and save more than 25 million MWh of electricity by 2030.
• By 2030, energy efficiency policies are projected to save Michigan residents $5.5 billion and reduce air pollution by 207,000 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and 679,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2). Additionally, these policies could help the state meet nearly 100% of its carbon pollution reduction goal under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (n.d.). Michigan’s Path to an Energy-Efficient Future. https://www.eesi.org/files/Energy_Efficiency_Fact_Sheet_030116_MI.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Michigan’s Path to an Energy-Efficient Future. n.d. https://www.eesi.org/files/Energy_Efficiency_Fact_Sheet_030116_MI.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitutendmichigans, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{Michigan’s Path to an Energy-Efficient Future}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Energy_Efficiency_Fact_Sheet_030116_MI.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }