LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives has passed legislation to repeal the state’s clean energy siting laws enacted in 2023.
The original laws were designed to streamline the permitting process for renewable energy projects and give landowners more authority over the development of their property.
Opponents, including clean energy advocates, argue that the repeal would reintroduce red tape and make it more challenging to develop new wind, solar, and battery projects.
Courtney Brady, Midwest Deputy Director for Evergreen Action, expressed concern over the move, calling it a setback for landowner rights, grid development, and economic investment in the state, saying quote, “This is a short-sighted move that prioritizes unpopular politics over statewide progress—and Michigan communities will lose out if this repeal effort succeeds,” unquote.
Recent polling from Data for Progress found that 73% of Michigan voters, across party lines, support making it easier to build clean energy infrastructure.