The energy coming out of the 2025 Clean Fuels Michigan Summit is still carrying me forward. The conversations made it clear that our members are ready to keep pushing for practical solutions that support jobs, investment, and cleaner transportation choices in every corner of the state.
Even as the holidays approach, things are still moving in Lansing. The Legislature remains in session, and there are ongoing conversations about several of our priorities, including policies that can accelerate private investment in clean fuels, strengthen Michigan’s competitiveness, and give fleets and communities more options. We will keep you updated and will be ready to mobilize as opportunities arise.
Wishing you and your families a restful holiday season and a strong start to the new year. Thank you for being part of Clean Fuels Michigan.
Sincerely,
THIS MONTH'S MOVEMENT
Building Michigan’s Clean Fuels Future Together
The Clean Fuels Michigan Summit 2025 brought together leaders from industry, research, policy, and communities for a focused day of collaboration around building Michigan’s clean fuels future.
Through engaging panels, site tours, and targeted conversations, the Summit highlighted the growing momentum across Michigan’s clean mobility ecosystem and the importance of cross-sector collaboration to turn innovation into real-world impact. Notably, nearly half of Summit attendees were prospective Clean Fuels Michigan members, underscoring the increasing interest in our work and the expanding coalition committed to advancing clean fuels and mobility solutions statewide.
We are especially grateful to our sponsors DTE Energy, the Electric Vehicle Center – University of Michigan, and the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute. Their support made this convening possible and continues to help move Michigan’s clean mobility ecosystem forward.
Advancing Clean School Transportation Across Michigan
In November, Clean Fuels Michigan co-hosted a Clean School Bus Workshop with our members Highland Electric Fleets and Electrification Coalition.
Jane moderated a great discussion with Ryan McPhail from GridLink and Alison Petersen from Washtenaw Community College on how clean school buses deliver value far beyond transportation. From hands-on learning and workforce training to community resilience, Michigan schools are unlocking the full value of clean transportation.
Thank you to the Michigan school districts that joined us to share their experiences and insights, as well as those exploring what clean fuels could mean for their communities.
Michigan is at an important moment for clean mobility and advanced manufacturing. In a recent Crain’s Grand Rapids Business op-ed, Chase outlines how a Competitive Fuels Policy can help fill the gap left by recent budget cuts and reinforce Michigan’s position in the race for next-generation jobs and investment.
A Competitive Fuels Policy would deliver significant statewide benefits, including an estimated twelve billion dollars in economic impact, support for advanced manufacturing and clean fuels jobs, new opportunities for Michigan farmers, growth in EV and charging infrastructure, and major savings for consumers and fleets.
The policy is backed by more than sixty businesses and organizations. It presents a timely opportunity for policymakers to strengthen Michigan’s leadership in the future of mobility.
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) may not make headlines, but it plays a major role in shaping Michigan’s fuel and agricultural economy. It influences what fuels are produced, how much biofuel is blended into the fuel supply, and the market outlook for farmers, refiners, fleets, and clean fuel companies across the state.
With EPA preparing to set RFS volumes for 2026 and 2027 and considering changes to small refinery exemptions, these decisions are becoming increasingly important for anyone working with fuels or transportation.
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