This month, I am returning from parental leave with a renewed sense of what this work is really about.
Transportation is not abstract. It is the bus a student takes to school, the commute that shapes your morning, the flight that gets you where you need to go. It touches nearly every aspect of daily life, which means the choices we make about how to get around have real consequences for real people across our state. Clean fuels are one of the most direct levers we have to improve that daily experience: cleaner air, lower costs, and more resilient communities.
Coming back, I feel sharpened in my focus. At Clean Fuels Michigan, we lead with what is possible. What can we do today, with the tools, partnerships, and momentum we have, to expand access to clean fuel options and create greater prosperity for Michigan? That question drives our advocacy, our programs, and our relationships with the members and partners who make this work happen.
I am grateful to be returning to a team and a community that is committed to positive change. Thank you for being part of it.
Sincerely,
THIS MONTH'S MOVEMENT
Paired Power Showcases Flexible EV Charging Solutions for Fleet Electrification
During our May Clean Mobility 411, Paired Power highlighted how its innovative solar-powered microgrid EV charging solutions are helping fleets electrify with flexible, rapidly deployable infrastructure options.
In his presentation, CEO Tom McCalmont outlined the four key pillars every EV charging network needs for long-term success and shared a design case study for Oakland County. The case study demonstrated how Paired Power’s approach could help reduce deployment timelines and lower infrastructure costs while supporting fleet electrification.
This discussion is another strong example of Clean Fuels Michigan members bringing market-ready solutions to the table and helping advance a cleaner, more efficient mobility future for Michigan.
Hydrogen Action Forum Highlights the Power of Collaboration
Collaboration was the key theme of our Hydrogen Action Forum hosted by Noble Gas Systems on June 5, where industry leaders, fleet operators, fuel providers, investors, technology partners, and community stakeholders came together to discuss the future of hydrogen.
The panel discussion focused on the importance of scaling the hydrogen market through innovation, partnership, and deployment to create economically sustainable solutions. Speakers also highlighted hydrogen's potential to strengthen energy independence, serve applications where other technologies face limitations, and support emerging markets such as data centers with quiet, high-density power.
Attendees enjoyed valuable networking opportunities and firsthand demonstrations of hydrogen technologies, including innovative storage solutions and a hydrogen-powered Polaris.
A consistent message emerged throughout the forum: the hydrogen industry will advance more quickly when stakeholders work together to build the ecosystem needed for long-term success.
As gas prices fluctuate and transportation costs remain a concern for Michigan families and businesses, EVs continue to offer a pathway to lower fuel and maintenance expenses. However, state and federal policies are increasingly adding fees that reduce those savings and create new barriers to EV adoption.
In a recent blog, Chase examines how EV-specific registration fees have grown in Michigan and across the country. Michigan imposes some of the highest EV registration fees in the nation, and new federal proposals could add to annual costs for EV drivers.
As policymakers consider the future of transportation funding, ensuring that taxes are fair, predictable, and technology-neutral will be critical to maintaining Michigan's leadership in mobility innovation.
Read the full blog to learn more about how EV fees are shaping transportation costs and consumer choices.
Round 3 of this grant supports the statewide deployment of ~60 NEVI-compliant charging sites with the goals of closing geographic gaps, supporting medium-duty vehicles and fleets, improving charger reliability and user experience, promoting equitable access, and aligning charging investments with economic development, tourism, and long-term grid considerations. Proposals are due Aug 7.
Fuel Transformation Program EGLE's Fuel Transformation Program supports the replacement of diesel-powered equipment and transportation, with some projects eligible for up to 100% funding.
Total expected funding is ~$28 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $5 million. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding has been awarded.
Michigan fleet owners can apply for rebates to purchase new propane vehicles or convert existing vehicles to propane this year. Funding is available until funds are exhausted or until Dec 31.
Visit our Funding Hub for a comprehensive list of clean mobility funding opportunities in Michigan.
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