Michigan is set to receive $129 million in federal funds to aid in the expansion of large wind and solar projects. Joel Howrani Heeres shared his thoughts with SBN Detroit on the challenges and opportunities facing Michigan's transition to renewable energy. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Michigan
"By producing #cleanenergy, we can electrify our homes, cars, and various aspects of our lives, as it all comes from a sustainable source. There is a critical need to retrain workers from the fossil fuel sector to participate in the electrified economy. Significant investments are being made in this area." – Joel Howrani Heeres, director of community resilience, Public Sector Consultants; former first sustainability director, City of Detroit According to a recent announcement made by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Biden administration, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan is set to receive a significant financial boost of $129 million in federal funds to aid in the expansion of large wind and solar projects. We spoke with Heeres to get his insights and opinions regarding how the money should and will be spent, potential challenges, geographical impact, and more. Click the link below to read more. #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #cityofdetroit #detroit #southeastmichigan #environmentaljustice #socialjustice #climatechange #climateaction #community #resilience #sustainability #funding #equity #infrastructure #inclusivity #workforcedevelopment