ADVOCATE
We advocate for effective clean transportation policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
"The heart of our country’s auto industry is Michigan, and Consumers Energy is excited to help our state lead the way into a clean automotive future via our collaboration with Clean Fuels Michigan."
Jeffrey Myrom,
Consumers Energy
Our Priorities
Economy
Companies small and large are leading the way in alternative fuels by developing new power trains, investing in manufacturing, deploying charging stations, and more. We need to continue investing in clean transportation as an important economic engine for Michigan.
Jobs
Michiganders have the know-how to build state-of-the-art vehicles with high-paying jobs located in our own communities.
Environment
Clean vehicles reduce emissions today and into the future, improving the health of Michigan’s waterways, forests, and residents.
Security
Alternative fuels can be produced and delivered by your local energy providers, encouraging price stability and domestic energy investments.
Access
Michiganders in urban, suburban, and rural areas face unique challenges when switching to clean alternative fuels. All residents should have access to clean mobility.
Current Opportunities
Local
- Municipal Fleet Conversions: There is no time like the present to “flip your fleet” and begin to transition government-owned vehicles to alternative fuels. From utility vehicles to transit buses, using alternative fuels and electric vehicles offer an excellent solution!
- Prepare for Electric Vehicles: Local governments play an integral role in making sure their community is prepared for electric vehicles. Incorporating EV charging stations into planning and considering EV-ready building codes are two ways to get started.
State
- Budget Investments: Clean Fuels Michigan advocates for investments in clean mobility solutions like clean vehicle rebate programs, transitioning the state fleet to clean vehicles, and workforce development programs.
- Competitive Fuels Act: The Michigan Competitive Fuels Coalition supports a diversified transportation fuels market. The policy sets a goal for the average carbon intensity of transportation fuels, which gets more aspirational over time, rewarding the fuel providers with the most innovative, least carbon-intensive options. The result is a dependable market for cleaner fuels, reliable clean transportation jobs, and lower fuel costs.
- Combat additional fees on alternative fuel vehicles: As the legislature considers a road funding package, we need to make sure that alternative fuel vehicles are not being expected to pay more than their fair share.
