Midwest
Michigan
Michigan passed an ambitious climate and energy package in 2023, requiring 60% renewable energy and 80% clean energy by 2035, and 100% clean energy by 2040. Although net emissions decreased 18% from 2005-2022, the state is ranked 10th in the country for total emissions, partly due to a high population, cold winters, and a major vehicle manufacturing industry. Michigan has the highest natural gas storage capacity of any state, and natural gas, which is declining in production, constitutes a third of in-state electricity generation, which is double the share from renewables.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
28%
2030
52%
2050
Carbon neutral
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat)
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/8/25 - 12/31/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
25
42
Midwest
12 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Michigan
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Climate Policies in Michigan
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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Michigan has passed legislation that creates and funds an agricultural resiliency program to promote soil health and regenerative agriculture. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Regenerative Agriculture Program provides technical assistance for farmers to become “market ready” for new regenerative agriculture supply chains. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2023 |