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Council on Climate Solutions
Council on Climate Solutions
The Council on Climate Solutions was created by Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-182 as an advisory body in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
The Council on Climate Solutions will act in an advisory capacity to the governor and the department's Office of Climate and Energy in formulating and overseeing the implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which will serve as the action plan for this state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition toward economywide carbon neutrality. This work must include, but is not limited to:
- Identifying and recommending opportunities for the development and effective implementation of emissions-reduction strategies.
- Identifying solutions to resolve impact disparities across Michigan and recommending targeted solutions for communities disproportionately impacted by the changing climate.
A meeting of the Council on Climate Solutions will be held on August 27, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. Additional details forthcoming.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at a meeting should contact Kimber Frantz at 517-275-0829 in advance of a meeting to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Public Comments
Please send your comments regarding the work of the Council on Climate Solutions to:
EGLE-ClimateSolutions@Michigan.gov
Comments submitted via the above email address will be shared with all Council members. Comments submitted will become part of the public record and subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Workgroup Recommendations
Five advisory workgroups have been formed to assist the Council in performing its duties and responsibilities. Each workgroup is comprised of two co-chairs and multiple members with varying backgrounds, including members of the public.
Meeting Materials
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Schedule
Council on Climate Solutions meetings in 2024 are currently scheduled as hybrid meetings (with in-person and online options) until further notice. The online portion of the meetings are held via Microsoft Teams. You do not need to be a member of an organization or have a Teams account to join a Teams meeting. Meetings are available to the public for participation via online/phone.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at a meeting should contact Kimber Frantz at 517-275-0829 two weeks in advance of a meeting to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
*Approved at April 2, 2024, council on Climate Solutions meeting.*
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Agendas
- August 27, 2024 Agenda Download
- April 2, 2024 Agenda Download
- August 22, 2023 Agenda Download
- November 29, 2022 Agenda Download
- September 27, 2022 Agenda Download
- June 21, 2022 Agenda Download
- February 22, 2022 Agenda Download
- January 11, 2022 Agenda Download
- December 14, 2021 Agenda Download
- December 3, 2021 Agenda Download
- November 23, 2021 Agenda Download
- November 1, 2021 Agenda Download
- October 26, 2021 Agenda Download
- October 19, 2021 Agenda Download
- September 28, 2021 Agenda Download
- August 24, 2021 Agenda Download
- July 27, 2021 Agenda Download
- June 22, 2021 Agenda Download
- May 25, 2021 Agenda Download
- April 27, 2021 Agenda Download
- March 23, 2021 Agenda Download
- February 25, 2021 Agenda Download
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Minutes
- January 11, 2022 Minutes Download
- December 14, 2021 Minutes Download
- December 3, 2021 Minutes Download
- November 23, 2021 Minutes Download
- November 1, 2021 Minutes Download
- October 26, 2021 Minutes Download
- October 19, 2021 Minutes Download
- September 28, 2021 Minutes Download
- August 24, 2021 Minutes Download
- July 7, 2021 Minutes Download
- June 22, 2021 Minutes Download
- May 25, 2021 Minutes Download
- April 27, 2021 Minutes Download
- March 23, 2021 Minutes Download
- February 25, 2021 Minutes Download
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Recordings
2024
2023
2022
2021
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Presentations and other materials
- August 28,2023 Presentation Download
- Michigan Senate Clean Energy Future Plan Download
- February 22, 2022 Presentation: SOM Download
- January 11, 2022 Presentation: SOM Download
- December 14, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- December 3, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- November 23, 2021 Presentation: SOM, including NWL and Forest Products WG Download
- November 23, 2021 Presentation: EGLE Materials Decarbonization Workgroup Download
- November 1, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- October 26, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- October 19, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- September 28, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- August 24, 2021 Presentation: Dr. Winkler on MI Demographics: Implications for Energy Transition Download
- August 24, 2021 Presentation: Dr. White-Newsome on Addressing Climate Injustice: Centering People in the Solutions Download
- July 27, 2021 Presentation: SOM-EGLE Overview Download
- July 27, 2021 Presentation: MI Energy Intensive Industries - Ed Rightor - ACEEE Download
- June 22, 2021 Presentation: SOM Download
- June 22, 2021 Presentation: AFT re: Agriculture Download
- June 22, 2021 Presentation: WRI re: Forestry Download
- May 25, 2021 Presentation: Driving Down Emissions (Smart Growth America) Download
- May 25, 2021 Presentation: EV-Grid Integration Challenges and Best Practices (Rocky Mountain Institute) Download
- May 25, 2021 Resources Download
- April 27, 2021 Presentation: Decarbonizing Buildings (Energy + Environmental Economics) Download
- April 27, 2021 Presentation: Midcontinent Power Sector Collaborative Buildings Decarbonization Roadmap: Analysis and Findings (Great Plains Institute) Download
- April 27, 2021 Presentation: Buildings and Housing Workgroup Download
- March 23, 2021 Presentation Download
- February 25, 2021 Presentation Download
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Members
Name Title or Role Phillip D. Roos Director, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Brad Wieferich Director, Michigan Department of Transportation W. Frank Beaver Director, Natural Resources Department for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Susan Corbin Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Kerry Duggan Founder and principal of SustainabiliD
M. Scott Bowen Director, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rachel Eubanks Michigan State Treasurer James (Jim) Harrison Director of Renewable Energy, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Elizabeth Hertel Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Brandon Hofmeister Senior Vice President of Governmental, Regulatory, and Public Affairs, Consumers Energy Marnese Jackson Co-Director of Fresh Energy – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition Kevin Kolevar Vice President, Global Public Policy & Government Affairs, Dow Chemical Company Tim Boring, Ph.D. Director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Phyllis D. Meadows Senior Fellow - Detroit, The Kresge Foundation Quentin L. Messer, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Jonathan (Peck) Overpeck, Ph.D. Samuel A. Graham Dean and Williams B. Stapp Collegiate Professor of Environmental Education at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Tanya Paslawski Founder, Elevated Engagement Dan Scripps Chair, Michigan Public Service Commission Derrell Slaughter Michigan Clean Energy Advocate for the Natural Resource Defense Council; Ingham County Commissioner Samuel Stolper, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Grace Michienzi Senior Director of Policy, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Institute for Energy Innovation Cynthia Williams Global Director of Sustainability, Homologation, and Compliance, Ford Motor Company Lana Pollack