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Michigan faces significant energy challenges with 100% coal, 99% oil and petro, and 70% natural gas imports, totaling $24 billion. To combat these issues, energy efficiency is key—it reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while boosting productivity and creating jobs. Programs like the State Energy Program, Rebuild Michigan, and Utility Energy Optimization are leading initiatives to enhance energy efficiency. Join the efforts to unlock a sustainable energy future for Michigan. Contact Robert Jackson for more information.
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Michigan’s Energy Future Today Robert Jackson DELEG
Michigan’s Energy Challenge • Annual Imports: • 100% Coal • 99% Oil & Petro • 70% NG • Energy Imports $24B
Why Energy Efficiency? • Reduce energy consumption & GHG emissions • Increase productivity • Job creation Source: McKinsey & Company, Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy (2009)
Energy Efficiency Programs • State Energy Program • Tech Demo • RETAP • Save Energy Now - Michigan Industrial Energy Center • E3 Student Internship Program
Energy Efficiency Programs • Rebuild Michigan • Utility Energy Optimization Programs • EECBG • Michigan Retrofit Ramp Up Initiative
Robert Jacksonjacksonr1@michigan.gov517-373-2731 http://www.michigan.gov/energyoffice http://www.michigan.gov/deleg http://www.michigan.gov/recovery