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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 22, 2026
Jeff Johnston, EGLE Public Information Officer, JohnstonJ14@Michigan.gov, 517-231-9304
MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress
Annual summary by EGLE’s Office of Climate and Energy details grants, initiatives, reduced GHG emissions
LANSING, Michigan - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today shared the 2025 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report, outlining the state’s continued progress toward a prosperous, sustainable future for all Michiganders through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, expansion of clean energy, and equitable climate solutions.
“This report reminds us of the importance of our work as Michiganders to avert the worst impacts of climate change and become more resilient,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “Our investments and initiatives for a clean, sustainable, energy-efficient future will continue to pay real-world dividends – better air quality, affordable utility bills, good jobs, and more – for ourselves and future generations.”
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Released in 2022, the MI Healthy Climate Plan (the Plan) is Michigan’s roadmap to economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 while protecting public health, strengthening communities, and creating good-paying jobs.
EGLE submits the annual climate report – produced by the Office of Climate and Energy – to the Governor as a snapshot of actions taken to implement the Plan. The 2025 report highlights major initiatives by state agencies, along with local governments, tribes, businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and more.
Throughout 2025, the state rolled out significant grant programs and other investments supporting renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings, recycling, food waste reduction, and clean energy workforce development. Efforts to protect natural and working lands expanded regenerative agriculture, conservation, and water protection.
The report highlights growth in electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, continued reductions in building emissions, and steady gains in recycling and circular economy initiatives. Michigan’s GHG emissions have fallen 20% since 2005, underscoring progress toward climate goals.
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