Michigan’s Path to an Energy-Efficient Future

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Michigan, highlighting its role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs. It cites a Michigan Public Service Commission analysis showing a return of $4.38 in utility savings for every $1 spent on efficiency programs. The document projects that by 2030, a combination of 1.5% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 500 MWs of new combined heat and power could save Michigan $5.5 billion and avoid over 21 million tons of carbon dioxide.

• Energy efficiency programs in Michigan provide a significant return on investment, with a Michigan Public Service Commission analysis indicating that current programs save $4.38 in utility costs for every $1 spent.
• Implementing specific energy efficiency policies—including 1.5% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 500 MWs of new combined heat and power—could lead to substantial environmental and financial gains by 2030: avoiding over 21 million tons of carbon dioxide, saving more than 25 million MWh of electricity, and saving Michigan residents $5.5 billion.
• Energy efficiency measures can help Michigan meet nearly 100% of its carbon pollution reduction goal under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and reduce other pollutants by 2030, specifically 207,000 tons of nitrogen oxide and 679,000 tons of sulfur dioxide.

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} }