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Michigan’s Democrat-controlled legislature has passed a package of clean energy bills that includes one of the most aggressive state-level clean energy targets in the nation. Senate Bill 271 , which requires the state’s major utilities to achieve 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2040, as well as bills 273 , 502 and 519 , were passed on party-line votes in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate, where Democrats hold narrow majorities.

The U.S. is off track for its climate goals, despite more than $500 billion in climate and clean energy funding. Crossing the emissions gap between IRA and 2030 NDC is worth 4 million jobs - and a safe climate.

The U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports leaves a 73 million barrel deficit in domestic supplies. Here's how we replace that supply, truly boost energy security, and finally protect consumers from volatile price spikes.

Earlier this year, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) released its Energy Policy Simulator, or EPS. Per RMI, “EPS is an open-source, peer-reviewed model for estimating the environmental, economic, and human health impacts of hundreds of climate and energy policies.” The tool provides a mechanism for policymakers and advocates to identify the most impactful policies when it comes to decarbonization and climate change.

1056 views New analysis shows seven common-sense policies that avoid wasted energy, transition to clean fuels, and reduce industrial sector emissions could dramatically boost the United States’ economic output – increasing GDP 3.3% and creating more than 5 million additional jobs by 2050.  The analysis modeled policies recommended in the peer-reviewed paper  These policies nearly eliminate U.S. industry greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, helping the U.S. reclaim global leadership in...