AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAuto Pollution Policy: The Trump administration finalized looser fuel economy rules, relaxing CAFE requirements for automakers and reducing the Biden-era push toward higher mileage—an outcome environmental groups warn could mean more planet-warming pollution. Michigan Energy Costs: State Sen. Sean McCann is urging a three-year utility rate freeze, while Michigan AG Dana Nessel backs efforts to challenge costly federal decisions keeping coal plants open. Industrial Decarbonization: EGLE announced nearly $1.9 million for industrial decarbonization studies and launched the Michigan Industrial Clean Innovation Partnership to help factories cut emissions and energy costs. EV Batteries, Second Life: A Michigan company, Great Lakes Recycling in River Rouge, is scaling electronics and EV battery recycling and pursuing certification to enable battery reuse. Local Resilience & Cleanup: Wexford and Missaukee counties are set to receive state funds to cover March ice storm response costs. Great Lakes & Land Use: Michigan’s Qualified Forest Program continues to offer property-tax incentives for long-term forest management, tying tax relief to active stewardship. Air & Water Protection: A Reuters report says Michigan and other states sued the FAA over environmental review gaps for expanded commercial drone delivery rules. Recycling Infrastructure: Ishpeming is seeking bids for thousands of new curbside recycling and trash carts. Data Centers: Saginaw approved a data center ordinance after a moratorium, aiming to balance growth with environmental stewardship.
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