Michigan’s Robust Renewable Energy Powered 1 Million Homes in 2023 from Wind and Solar

nnMichigan, a state once famous for carbon-heavy automotive manufacturing, is now among the leaders of renewable energy installation in America.nnA recent report shows that the state added 350 megawatts of solar power in 2023, increasing the total renewable resources in the state by 10%.nnCombined with an existing inventory of 3,500 megawatts of solar and wind, the state’s green energy covered the power demands of 944,000 Michigan homes last year.nnMichigan is by no means a leader in renewable energy generation in the country, but it is looking to become one. By various metrics, Michigan ranks between 25th and 15th for renewable capacity.nnMORE RENEWABLE NEWS: NFL Scores Touchdown for Renewables: The Super Bowl Was 100% Solar PowerednnMichigan relies heavily on wind power from its arsenal of turbines along the coast of Lake Huron, where strong onshore winds create consistent electricity.nnMORE GREEN STATES: Solar-Rich California Hits 95% Renewable Energy On a Recent Day Across 80 Percent of the StatennMidwest Today reports that another 630 megawatts of solar energy are slated for installation by 2025.nnThe growth in renewable energy is part of Governor Gretchen Witmer’s Clean Energy and Jobs Act signed in November 2023, which aimed to expand green energy and make utility bills more affordable for consumers. While this hasn’t happened (electricity and gas bills have remained constant), there are more renewable installations on the horizon that could achieve that goal.nnSHARE This Gust Of Good News With Your Friends From The Great Lakes State…