How Michigan Turns IRA Tax Credits Into Growth – Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan

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“We did lots of infrastructure investments over the last handful of years to make sure our communities are in the best possible place they can be. And we complemented federal investment with workforce investment to ensure Michiganders are getting access to those kinds of roles, some of which didn't even exist previously. [This ensures] that Michigan communities could benefit from learning to be solar installers and get access to new economic income streams.”

Hilary Doe on Electric Ladies Podcast

The Justice Department is suing Michigan over its climate initiatives under the Clean Air Act. Michigan has the fastest-growing clean energy job sector in the U.S., with over 120,000 clean energy jobs. In addition, a recent study ranked Michigan at limited risk from climate change-related events, so it may attract millions of Americans who may relocate to escape extreme climate events.

Listen to Hilary Doe, Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer (and the first in the country) on Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson. She describes how Michigan rapidly leveraged the Inflation Reduction Act to increase their climate resilience, economic growth and innovation. Now, Michigan is rated as one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and start a business.

You’ll hear about:

Michigan's efforts to position itself as a climate-resilient and clean energy hub.
The state's fast growing startup ecosystem and innovation centers, particularly in clean tech and mobility.
The impact of climate change on businesses and the trend of "climate migration" to Michigan and the Midwest.
Strategies for retaining and attracting talent, including new programs like "Make My Home".
Plus, insightful career advice.

“Many folks start to experience frustration because they have built such a wealth of expertise and have so much to offer, but they might feel just stuck. In my experience, when I've been able to jump off that ladder and pursue something, a different context, a different platform, that lets me get unstuck. It's risky, but sometimes it just unlocks so much passion in an individual that to do exactly what you're meant to do and share all your gifts and be more successful than maybe you could have been in the other context.”

Hilary Doe on Electric Ladies Podcast

You’ll also like:

Tensie Whelan, Founding Director of NYU Stern on why sustainable business is good business.
Doreen Harris, President and CEO of NYSERDA, on how New York is leading the way to the clean energy future.
Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy, gives three reasons why clean energy is here to stay.
Sherri Goodman, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, on why climate change is an issue of national security.
Joan Michelson’s Forbes article on Communicating Creatively On Climate To Save Lives.

Read more of Joan’s Forbes articles here.