Michigan Governor Signs Landmark Green Energy Legislation

The Clean Energy Future plan mandates a 100% clean energy standard by 2040, but critics warn of higher energy bills and potential power outages.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a series of green energy bills that aim to reduce the state's reliance on fossil fuels and improve environmental quality.
The Clean Energy Future plan mandates a 100% clean energy standard to be met within two decades, making Michigan a national leader on clean energy.
The legislation includes Senate Bill 271, which establishes a renewable energy standard of 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2035.
The Michigan Clean Energy Future plan transfers permitting authority for large-scale green energy projects from local control to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Critics argue that the plan will lead to higher energy bills for consumers and potential power outages due to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power.