Air quality across the state is being impacted by smoke from Canadian wildfires. Information on current conditions and alerts can be found at Michigan.gov/MiAir
A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
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July 14, 2025
Eight awardees from all corners of Michigan will become the first MI Solar for All pilots, awarded in round one of the Solar for Savings (SFS) grants opportunity. SFS is the first of a series of MI Healthy Climate Challenge (MHC Challenge) grant competitions to drive clean energy deployment and unlock additional investment across Michigan.
The Office of Climate and Energy (OCE) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the awards today. Together, they tentatively total about $7.9 million – a number subject to change as the OCE works with awardees in the coming weeks to finalize grant agreements.
Projects are focused on deploying solar projects to help low-income participants save money by reducing energy costs or providing other benefits, improving energy resilience, and supporting Michigan’s energy independence through greater solar access across Michigan communities. Grants were awarded in two categories:
The proposals serve as pilot projects laying the groundwork for the broader MI Solar for All (MI SFA) program, a federally funded initiative to bring solar energy to low-income households and communities statewide.
MI SFA will provide direct financial assistance for rooftop solar, community solar, energy storage, and upgrades, as well as workforce development, community outreach, and technical assistance opportunities. Participating households are expected to receive a benefit equivalent to an average 20% reduction on their electricity bill.
Michigan received $156 million for MI SFA through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $7 billion Solar for All competition.
The state initially allocated $8.875 million for Solar for Savings but now has approved up to $20 million more to fund pilot projects that will broaden the knowledge base for MI SFA. Applications have closed for the first two rounds of Solar for Savings but remain open until 5 p.m. Sept. 30 for the third round. Awards will be made first-come, first-served, and each round’s applicants will remain eligible in subsequent rounds. To learn more and apply, visit Michigan.gov/MHCChallenge.
Beyond Solar for Savings, the MHC Challenge will offer multiple funding opportunities to help build momentum around clean energy initiatives statewide. Future grant competitions will focus on helping communities and partners leverage federal tax credits, expanding access to green lending, and unlocking large-scale climate financing for high-impact climate projects. Eligibility will vary by competition, but the MHC Challenge is designed to include a wide range of public and private participants – including local governments, community lenders, schools, faith organizations, nonprofits, and solar providers.
To stay informed about future competitions launching throughout 2025, sign up for the MI Healthy Climate Bulletin.
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Two properties in the heart of Kalamazoo are now being redeveloped into affordable housing and community space.
EGLE hosts a roundtable and tour of brownfield redevelopment sites supported by $1.3 million in EGLE remediation grants
Join two EGLE webinars that will examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.
EGLE hosts a roundtable and tour of brownfield redevelopment sites supported by $1.3 million in EGLE remediation grants
As EGLE pursues the state’s bold goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 45% recycling rate by 2030, food waste reduction and composting have emerged as key strategies where these goals can be addressed simultaneously.
State agencies, farmers, conservationists, nonprofits, and more have united around the updated Domestic Action Plan.
Proper handling, recycling, and disposal of tires is the focus of the scrap tire program at EGLE.
EGLE’s air monitoring network often shows high levels of particulate pollution over the Independence Day holiday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation to mark Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week, June 29-July 5, raising awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of invasive aquatic plants and organisms.
