Michigan House Republicans begin push to eliminate state’s clean energy standard

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Michigan Republicans on Tuesday began hearing testimony on a set of policies that would roll back Michigan’s new clean energy laws, including a 100% clean energy standard.

House Energy Committee Chair Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet) and Rep. Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes) presented House Bills 5710 and 5711, arguing that the policies would help address energy reliability and affordability, blaming cost increases on the state’s clean energy requirements.

Wendzel’s HB 5710 would require the Michigan …

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