ALT Panelists will discuss the disproportionate impacts of pollution on Black communities, asking for stronger public health protections from EPA and highlighting Justice40’s meaningful investments to support historically marginalized communities to tackle the climate crisis, transition to clean energy, and protect public health.

ALT MI Clean Future Cleaner vehicles mean cleaner air for Michiganders

ALT Infographic Text: A recent study by Michigan State University shows community solar has the potential to make an outsized contribution to Michigan’s economy. Let’s look at the numbers! Over the next three decades, the installation and ongoing maintenance of community solar in Michigan would: Support 18,500 well paying jobs Support $1.47 billion in economic impact. So, what could the expansion of community solar mean for Michigan? The installation of each five-megawatt community solar project would: (1) Fully employ 15 Michigan workers over the course of the year. (2) Directly or indirectly support 30 wellpaying Michigan jobs with a total annual income of just under $2 million (3) Contribute nearly $3 million in total instate income as measured by gross state product In total, installation of community solar projects around the state would: Support roughly 900 well-paying jobs a year Supply a total of $318.56 million in labor income Contribute $475 million in cumulative gross product

ALT And how about into the future? After installation, the ongoing operation and maintenance of community solar projects would also contribute greatly to Michigan’s economy. The annual operations and maintenance associated with one 5-MW facility would: Directly or indirectly support about 3 wellpaying jobs. Generate $179,415 in annual income. Contribute roughly $414,210 to annual gross state product. In total, over the 25-year lifespan of a project, the ongoing operating and maintenance expenses would: Directly or indirectly support 423 well-paying Michigan jobs every year. Generate a total of $412.36 million in labor income. Generate nearly $952.01 million in cumulative gross state product. This study was conducted by the Michigan State University Product Center/Center for Economic Analysis in the fall of 2021.