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New Report: Michigan is No. 1 in the Nation in Winning Federal Investments Resulting in Over 26,000 Good-paying Jobs

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January 16, 2025
Contact: michiganinfrastructure@michigan.gov

 

New Report: Michigan is No. 1 in the Nation in Winning Federal Investments Resulting in Over 26,000 Good-paying Jobs

 

LANSING, Mich.—A new report from Climate Power shows Michigan continues to lead the nation in bringing home Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dollars from the federal government to make the state more energy independent and competitive for clean manufacturing. The report shows that Michigan is No. 1 in the nation for winning IRA-funded projects, resulting in more than $27.84 billion in new investment and, supporting over 26,000 good-paying jobs with more projected.

 

"Michigan is at the forefront of clean energy investments that are fueling economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, reducing costs for families, and paving the way for a sustainable future," said Zachary Kolodin, chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and Governor Whitmer’s leadership, we’re bringing high-paying clean energy manufacturing jobs to Michigan, ensuring the future of the auto industry remains here, and lowering costs for Michiganders through programs like Home Energy Rebates and Solar for All—investments that will benefit generations of Michiganders.”

 

Inflation Reduction Act investments have supported investments and projects across a variety of clean energy sectors, including batteries, clean technologies, electric vehicles, grid upgrades, hydrogen, and solar. Growing our clean energy economy will lower energy costs, create jobs, preserve and grow the auto industry in this state, help Michigan stay globally competitive, and protect our land, air, and water resources from climate pollution.

 

“Michigan put the world on wheels and we are leading the country in ushering in a new era of transportation, manufacturing, and clean energy innovation,” said U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell. “I’m proud to have passed the Inflation Reduction Act to keep us competitive and at the forefront of innovation and technology. I am working closely with my colleagues in Congress and Governor Whitmer to ensure our state continues to receive these investments for projects that are powering the future of clean energy, mobility, and sustainability.”

 

Projects can be found across both of Michigan’s peninsulas in rural, suburban, and urban communities. A full list of projects can be found in the report. Highlights across the mitten include:

 

  • Revex, Marquette: 475 jobs.

  • Lear Corporation, Traverse City: 79 jobs.

  • Benteler International, Wyoming: 170 jobs.

  • Corning, Richland Township: 1,151 jobs.

  • Nanograf Corporation, Flint: 350 jobs.

  • PowerPanel, Lansing: 150 jobs.

  • LuxWall, Detroit: 277 jobs.

 

These investments build on Michigan’s leadership in clean energy jobs. Data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Energy and Employment Report shows Michigan ranks sixth nationally in clean energy jobs, with clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment and outpacing the traditional energy sector. It also highlighted Michigan’s position as a leader in overall energy sector job growth behind only Texas and California.

 

Since the passage of the IRA, as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act, Michigan has aggressively mobilized to secure federal resources. Governor Whitmer proposed and secured $337 million for the ‘Make it in Michigan’ Competitiveness Fund in a bipartisan budget to help bring home more than Michigan’s fair share of federal resources to grow the economy. To date, the fund has invested $191 million, leveraging over $1 billion in federal funds, a return on investment of more than 5:1. The fund supports investments in infrastructure, mobility and electrification, climate and the environment, economic development, health, and public safety.

 

In addition to new projects and jobs, the IRA is lowering costs for Michiganders with reduced prices for prescription drugs, rebates for home energy improvements, and more.

 

To learn more about how Michigan is taking advantage of federal funding, please visit www.michigan.gov/whitmer/issues/michigan-infrastructure-office.

 

ABOUT THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICE

The Michigan Infrastructure Office is responsible for organizing and executing Governor Whitmer’s vision for infrastructure, coordinating across state government, marshaling resources, and partnering with local officials, federal partners, and outside stakeholders to ensure resources sent to Michigan through BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), are used efficiently and effectively.

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