From: Connolly, Cory (EGLE)

To: @gmail.com
Subject: following up
Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 10:42:00 AM
Attachments: OCE Transition Document_7.27.23_clean.docx

Hey – Great chatting on Friday. Attaching the document I mentioned. Most relevant is the
list of current initiatives. I’m hoping to have some other materials together soon as well, but sharing
this for now.
Want to chat again later this week?
Best,
Cory
Cory Connolly
Climate & Energy Advisor
Office of Climate and Energy
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy
 Office of Climate and Energy (OCE) Overview
Prepared July 2023 for incoming EGLE Director Phil Roos

PURPOSE: This memo outlines the mission and background of the Office of Climate
and Energy (OCE), as well as key responsibilities, initiatives, and staffing for 2023 and
beyond. The memo is for EGLE Director Roos and to supplement an introductory
conversation held on July 25, 2023.

OCE PURPOSE & BACKGROUND

 MISSION: The mission of the OCE is to mobilize state and non-state resources
and capacity to reach statewide carbon neutrality by 2050 in an equitable manner
as outlined in the MI Healthy Climate Plan (MHCP) and to prepare Michigan for
climate impacts.

 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: These strategies were set by the OCE team to

guide its efforts in supporting the implementation of the MHCP.
I. To mobilize and empower state employees across EGLE and state
government to take climate action through coordination, policy-setting, and
targeted initiatives leveraging our limited resources.
II. To institutionalize climate activities within state government by
expanding the capacity of the OCE and the scaffolding for implementation
of climate action.
III. To leverage state resources to mobilize non-state actors around
ambitious climate action.
IV. To bring home as much federal climate funding as possible.
V. To provide an administration-wide framework for messaging that
encompasses all of the state government’s strategies for tackling climate
through the MHCP.
VI. To leverage communications and marketing strategies to position
Michigan to create as a climate leader nationally, motivating stakeholders
and building momentum for broader political opinion change.
VII. To enable ambitious climate policy to implement the MI Healthy Climate
Plan by providing policy guidance and materials that serve as a
framework for legislative, executive, or regulatory change.
VIII. To remove barriers to participation for historically disadvantaged
communities and ensure responses and solutions to the climate
crises are equitable.
IX. To track statewide progress towards the MHCP goals.
 KEY EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES: A summary of some key
documents guiding the OCE’s work are included below (listed chronologically).
For the full text of these documents and further information on executive orders,
directives, or statutes tied to the OCE’s work, please see this document.
o Executive Order No. 2019-06 (executive reorganization): The OCE
was established in 2019 under Executive Order No. 2019-06, to
coordinate action on climate response and provide guidance on reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy, and climate
adaptation and resiliency. Per the same executive order, the Director of
EGLE serves as chief advisor to the governor regarding the development
of energy policies and programs; the OCE supports the Director in this
role.
o Executive Order 2019-12 (US Climate Alliance): EO 2019-12 joins
Michigan to the US Climate Alliance, including commitments to the goals
of the Paris Agreement by aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
at least 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. This EO further
requests that OCE/EGLE coordinate state efforts and provide regular
reports to the Governor toward meeting these commitments. The OCE
coordinates participation in the U.S. Climate Alliance in partnership with
the Governor’s Office. (Kara Cook – from her position in the Executive
Office of the Governor – has served as the lead on USCA activities, with
support from the OCE.)
o Executive Directive 2020-10 (MI Healthy Climate Plan): ED 2020-10
calls for Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality no later than
2050, and to maintain net negative greenhouse gas emissions thereafter.
It also directs EGLE, through the OCE, to develop and issue the MI
Healthy Climate Plan and to oversee the implementation of the Plan.
Listed activities include monitoring and evaluating programs and activities
and coordinating and supporting the implementation efforts of state
departments and agencies, tribal and local governments, utilities,
businesses, communities, and other stakeholders. Annual reports must be
submitted to the Governor and made available to the public on the EGLE
website.
o Executive Order 2020-182 (Council on Climate Solutions): EO 2020-
182 created the Council on Climate Solutions (the Council). The OCE
supports the work of the Council, coordinating meetings, and facilitating
input and advice on the MHCP and its implementation. The OCE supports
the Director in his Governor-appointed role as chair of the Council on
 Climate Solutions (please see note below on question around chair
appointment).
o Executive Directives 2022-09 and 2022-10 (Inflation Reduction Act):
The OCE was directed to support and guide cross-Michigan applications
for and the eventual use of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds, specifically
pointing to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the Climate Pollution
Reduction Grant programs available through the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OCE is working with
partners to ensure IRA funds support MHCP goals and go to in-need and
underserved communities. More information included below.

MI HEALTHY CLIMATE PLAN (MHCP) OVERVIEW & STRATEGIC

APPROACH TO DECARBONIZATION

 The MHCP was released in April 2022 as the result of collaboration with
stakeholders across Michigan industry, successfully meeting the requirements of
ED 2020-10 and EO 2020-182. The MHCP highlights the urgency for action, but
also the opportunity to improve health outcomes for Michiganders, address
environmental injustices, and create economic opportunities. It serves as the
foundational policy document guiding the work of the OCE. The core substantive
portion of the MHCP is a targeted roadmap to 2030, outlining interim goals
across six (6) strategic action areas. Those areas are listed below with the high-
level goals from each action area included as well as a brief explanation of high-
level strategic approach. More detail is available in the full plan.
I. Commit to Environmental Justice and Pursue a Just Transition
i. Goal: 40% of the benefits of state and federal climate-related
dollars go to disadvantaged communities
ii. Strategic Priority: Invest in capacity building activities for
communities across Michigan to apply for, receive, and implement
federal and state climate funding opportunities and programs.
II. Clean the Electric Grid
i. Goal: 60% renewable energy and retirement of all coal facilities by
2030
ii. Strategic priority: Make it easier to site renewable energy at the
pace and scale necessary via technical assistance, incentives, and
policy change to drive deployment on green fields, brownfields, and
rooftops.
III. Electrify Vehicles and Increase Public Transit
i. Goal: Build the infrastructure to support $2 million EVs in Michigan
by 2030
 ii. Strategic priority: Fund charging infrastructure investments
through programs like NEVI and EGLE’s fuel transition program.
IV. Repair and Decarbonize Homes and Businesses
i. Goal: Reduce GHG emissions from buildings by 17% by 2030
ii. Strategic priority: Invest in home repairs and decrease deferrals
to enable deeper decarbonization.
V. Drive Clean Innovation in Industry
i. Goal: Drive decarbonization of industry through innovation.
ii. Strategic priority: Pursue federal funding and incentives to drive
innovation to decarbonize hard to decarbonize sectors while
performing additional research to identify new and emerging
decarbonization opportunities.
VI. Protect Michigan’s Land and Water
i. Goal: Protect 30% of Michigan’s land and water by 2030
ii. Strategic priority: DNR’s pledge to plan 50 million trees in
Michigan by 2030.
 Additional resources:
I. MI Healthy Climate Plan
II. Annual Report on the MI Healthy Climate Plan
III. Summary of MHCP
IV. Key policy items from MHCP

ACTIVITIES

 GENERAL ACTIVITIES: The OCE is tasked primarily with (1) facilitating and
reporting on the implementation of the MHCP and (2) providing energy and
climate policy advice and support to the EGLE Director, EGLE offices and
divisions, other state departments and offices, local governments, tribal
governments, and non-governmental stakeholders. In pursuit of achieving these
two tasks, the OCE team undertakes a variety of ongoing activities that fall into
the following categories:
I. Legislative review and analysis for EGLE on climate and energy related
items
II. Policy guidance and support for the Executive Office of the Governor and
other state departments through written products, presentations, and
regular participation in meetings
III. Representing EGLE and the State of Michigan on climate and energy
related matters on boards, as a part of coalitions, and at events. (Regular
commitments listed below)
IV. Stakeholder engagement with businesses, tribes, local governments,
labor, advocates, and other non-governmental groups
 V. Coordination of EGLE activities toward MHCP implementation and, to a
lesser extent to date, other state department activities
VI. Reporting and tracking toward meeting Michigan’s climate-related goals
set out in the MHCP
VII. Special initiatives to implement the MHCP and motivate others to do so.
VIII. Communications around MHCP goals and implementation

 CURRENT INITIATIVES OVERVIEW: In addition to the ongoing high-level

activities listed above, below are key projects and initiatives of the OCE. While
many of these fall under a specific strategic objective (e.g. mobilizing state
government on climate action) most initiatives align with multiple strategic
objectives.
I. Council on Climate Solutions: The Council provides advice on the
development and implementation of the MHCP. The Director serves as
the Chair of the Council. The Chair is named by the Governor. (Previous
to his role as EGLE director, Phil Roos served as Co-Chair of the Council.
Additionally, Derrell Slaughter has served as Secretary of the Council.)
The OCE supports the Director in this role as Chair by planning quarterly
meetings with the council to share progress, gather input, and identify
opportunities for collaboration. More information on the Council, including
a full list of members, can be found on the Council on Climate Solutions
webpage. The Great Plains Institute provides ongoing support to convene
and manage the Council and related activities through an ongoing
consulting relationship.
II. EGLE Climate Liaisons: The OCE organizes and leads a department-
wide process to coordinate implementation of the MHCP. Each EGLE
division or office has a designated “climate liaison” and has provided a
memo on all their climate-related activities. Meetings are held monthly and
are planned and led by the OCE. In 2023, the group will focus on
actionable initiatives that support the implementation of the MHCP and
involve collaboration. Through this work, the OCE has gathered a memo
from each division and office on strategies for implementing the MHCP
and the OCE has catalogued those initiatives. The OCE has identified
priorities for the remainder of 2023.
III. MHCP Annual Report and Quarterly Reports: Presented to the
Governor in December 2022 and released publicly in January of 2023, the
OCE drafted and released the report, which provides an overview of
efforts made across the state to support the MHCP goals. This is an
annually required report due to the governor in December of each year.
The OCE prepares quarterly updates for the Climate Council that feed into
 the annual report and help provide content for communications activities.
The annual report can be found on the Office of Climate and Energy
website.
IV. Michigan Greenhouse Gas Inventory: The OCE is working across
departments, including by coordinating regular calls, to develop Michigan’s
first full GHG inventory in over a decade.
V. Federal Climate Funding Coordination: The OCE supports work to
identify, apply for, and implement federal funding for climate and energy.
In May 2022, the office established a tracking process with support from
the Great Plains Institute to track upcoming Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) formula and competitive
funding opportunities. These are shared in a bi-weekly meeting with a
cross-department group on Thursdays, which the OCE manages and runs
in coordination with the Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO). The Great
Plains Institute received a $30,000 grant to support our work from the U.S.
Climate Alliance.
VI. Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG): The CPRG program is a
two-phase federal grant program. Through the first phase of the program,
EGLE and the OCE were awarded $3 million to undertake climate
planning and to identify priority actions for implementation. This funding is
the core funding underlying the OCE’s outreach work. Two new staff will
run this program along with a team of consultants (RFP out now, positions
to be hired soon).
VII. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF): The GGRF is a $27 billion
grant competition offered through the EPA. Under the competition there
are three sub-competitions: 1) the National Clean Investment Fund
(NCIF); 2) the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA); and 3)
Solar for All (SFA). EGLE and the OCE is the lead applicant for the Solar
for All program and the application which is due September 26, 2023. If
successful, the Solar for All program will ultimately be a $400 million
program supporting solar for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
KPMG has been brought on board through an arrangement with the
Michigan Infrastructure Office to support this work.
VIII. MI Healthy Climate Conference: Held annually in April. The first MHCC
was hosted in April 2023 and focused on bringing together and mobilizing
engaged stakeholders, community and business leaders, advocates, and
other partners around implementing the key action items in the MHCP.
Further information can be found on the MI Healthy Climate Conference
website. The 2024 MHCC will focus on action steps toward meeting the
MHCP goals. The event is being organized by the OCE with support of the
 climate liaisons group through a steering committee. It is funded via EGLE
event sponsorship, sponsorships from other departments, and
sponsorships from philanthropy.
IX. MI Healthy Climate Corps: An AmeriCorps program, the MI Healthy
Climate Corps will provide staffing support for statewide climate efforts in
the form of 30 individual members. These individuals would work at local
governments, tribal governments, and state agencies to support activities
to implement the MHCP goals and secure climate and energy related
federal funding opportunities. The OCE has secured a $70,000 grant to
support the development of a full program, working with Farallon
Strategies (consultant). Launching in January 2024.
X. Michigan Justice40 Accelerator: This will be a technical assistance
program to support the implementation of the Justice40 initiative, building
capacity in disadvantaged communities to pursue and implement federal
dollars. It will leverage $1 million in ARRA funds and $1 million from
philanthropy (verbally committed). Kate Madigan has been brought on as
a consultant to help develop and launch this program through a grant from
the US Climate Alliance. The OCE is working with EGLE’s Office of the
Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) on this effort. An RFP for
partners should be released in early 2024.
XI. Climate Communication: Working with ESD, the OCE is developing
consistent communications and outreach efforts and materials, including
the following:
i. MI Healthy Climate Hub Site
ii. MI Healthy Climate Webinar Series (every other month)
iii. Climate Bulletin (Monthly)
XII. Philanthropy: In collaboration with Kara Cook, the OCE helps develop
proposals and strategies to leverage a group of climate-related
philanthropic funders to align their giving with the goals of the MI Healthy
Climate Plan.
XIII. Catalyst Communities: The OCE supports the Materials Management
Division (MMD) in the management of the Catalyst Communities program.
The office supports the training and guidance given to cohort and
community members surrounding energy and the environment, specifically
on implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Further engagement
and support from the OCE is anticipated in the future.

 PLANNED INITIATIVES OVERVIEW: Below are the key projects that are in
planned for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, though this is not exhaustive.
 I. MI Healthy Climate Challenge: Intended to launch in Spring 2023, the
grant competition will mobilize nonprofit coalitions and projects around
implementing the MHCP. The OCE is working with the Executive Office of
the Governor to leverage $5 million in ARRA funding and raise additional
philanthropic funding for the project.
II. Cross-department MHCP implementation: Intended to launch in
January 2024, the OCE intends to request a summary of all MHCP
implementation efforts and opportunities for expanded implementation
from all state departments on the Council on Climate Solutions.
III. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office: Work with MIO, Kara
Cook, and others to develop a first-of-its-kind loan program to help with
deploying MHCP priorities.
IV. Tribal Climate Initiative. The OCE, in partnership with OEJPA, meets
with Tribes quarterly to identify shared priorities, but limited activity has
resulted from the meetings to date.
V. Grid Resilience Innovation Partnership: Through the DOE’s Grid
Resilience Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) EGLE partnered with DTMB
and a number of investor-owned utilities to develop an $80 million project
($40 million grant with $40 million in match) to collect LiDAR to improve
grid reliability through tree trimming. The outcome from the competition
should be announced in the fall of 2023. How this is managed within
EGLE is still an open question.

 OTHER ITEMS IN DEVELOPMENT OR ON HOLD:

VI. EGLE-wide climate implementation strategy: Develop an EGLE
strategic plan for MHCP implementation based on input and projects
developed by the Climate Liaisons.
VII. J40 framework and compliance project: Support the OEJPA in
developing a statewide framework on J40. The OCE is pursuing grants to
support this work with OEJPA.
VIII. Michigan Art + Climate Grant Program. Partnership with the Michigan
Arts and Culture Council.

 ONGOING ENGAGEMENT ON BEHALF OF EGLE: The OCE participates in a

variety of committees, boards, and coalitions. Below are the key groups the OCE
serves on or participates in, and which are relevant to the EGLE Director.
I. Managing and staffing the Council on Climate Solutions on behalf of the
Director as chair.
 II. Council on Future Mobility and Electrification: Support the Director
and stand in for him when appropriate.
III. Low-Income Energy Policy Board: Cory is a named board member.
IV. MI Next Cities advisory committee: Participate on behalf of EGLE.
V. Midcontinent Power Sector Collaborative and Midcontinent Energy
Collaborative: Participate on behalf of EGLE and SOM.
VI. US Climate Alliance: Participate in select ongoing workgroups and
support the Governor’s Office for high-level input.
VII. Conveners Network IRA Funding Calls: Participating on behalf of
Michigan in multi-state coordination calls.
VIII. State of Michigan Hydrogen Sprint Team: Represent EGLE in a
dedicated sprint team coordinated by the Michigan Infrastructure Office.
IX. Quality of Life Division “Climate Core Team Meeting”: Represent
EGLE via monthly calls.
X. National Association of State Energy Offices – Julie Staveland is the
main point of contact, but the OCE participates in some activities.

TEAM
The OCE is staffed through a combination of consultants (most notably Jamie Scripps
of Hunterston Consulting), seconded staff, and support from across EGLE. The OCE
only has one full-time permanent position (the Climate and Energy Advisor, Cory
Connolly).

 Cory Connolly: Climate & Energy Advisor/OCE Lead (EGLE Staff/Full-time)

 Sarah Hutchinson – University of Michigan Seconded Position 1: (Employed
by University of Michigan and embedded in the OCE full-time for two years)
Climate Data Science Officer. End date May 2024. This is funded through the US
Climate Alliance.
 Haley Neuenfeldt: (Intern/part-time) Support office organization and planning
and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This position is funded independently
through the Ford School at University of Michigan.

Vacant Positions:

 Office Coordinator (DA 9-11, permanent, full-time, CPRG funding)

I. Based on conversation on 7/26. PD in development
 Climate Policy Analyst (DA 9-11, permanent, full-time, CPRG funding)
I. Based on conversation on 7/26. PD in development
 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Manager: SAA 15 (3-year, full-
time, CPRG funding)
I. PD approved and should post in August.
  Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Analyst: DA 9-12 (3-year, full-
time, CPRG funding)
I. PD approved and should post in August.
 Federal funding strategist 1 (1-year, full-time, seconded via GPI and paid with
a grant from Invest in Our Future)
I. MOU currently under review.
 Federal funding strategist 2 (1-year, full-time, seconded via GPI and paid with
a grant from Invest in Our Future)
I. MOU currently under review.
 Federal funding strategist 3 (1-year, full-time, seconded via GPI and paid with
a grant from Invest in Our Future)
I. MOU currently under review.
 Climate Initiatives Coordinator 1 (1-year, full-time, AmeriCorps Vista, paid for
by Americorps and $8,000 - $16,000 per member from the executive office of
EGLE)
I. Interviewing candidates
 Climate Initiatives Coordinator 2 (1-year, full-time, AmeriCorps Vista, paid for
by Americorps and $8,000 - $16,000 per member from the executive office of
EGLE)
I. Interviewing candidates
 University of Michigan Seconded Position 2 (vacant as of 8/1/23) (1-1.5 year,
full-time, funded through US Climate Alliance and seconded via U of M.
Formerly, this position was occupied by Zach Richardson, who served as the
OCE’s Climate Action Officer.)
 Student Assistant Position (intern-paid) This is an official EGLE internship
position that is unfilled within the OCE.

From another EGLE office/division with support duties that include the OCE

 *Kimber Frantz: (FTE in EGLE Executive Office) SEMA whose responsibilities

include providing general administrative support to the OCE, including
scheduling, logistics, editing, and event planning.
 *Jennifer Acevedo: (FTE in EGLE Environmental Support Division) Marketing
and Outreach Specialist whose responsibilities include overseeing MI Healthy
Climate Conference planning, key OCE outreach activities, and support of OCE
communications.
 *Lisa Herron: (FTE in EGLE Environmental Support Division) Community
engagement specialist.
 *Jeff Johnston: (FTE in EGLE Executive Office’s Office of Public Information)
Public Information Officer whose responsibilities include managing the OCE
communications planning and execution.
Consultants

 **Hunterston Consulting, LLC: Provide part-time support of Jamie Scripps.

Jamie serves as a policy and strategic advisor for the OCE. Contract is funded
through the executive office of EGLE.
 **Great Plains Institute: Supports many work facets, including Council on
Climate Solutions meeting management, H2Hubs multi-state collaboration,
federal funding tracking, siting working groups. Support from philanthropic gifts,
including from the U.S. Climate Alliance.
 **Farallon Strategies: Supports our development of the statewide MI Healthy
ClimateCorps via a federal grant of $70,000 secured through the OCE/EGLE.
I. Subcontractor: Eleanor Gamalski
 **Kate Madigan consulting: Supports our development of the Justice40
initiative. Funded by US Climate Alliance.
I. Subcontractor: Eleanor Gamalski (tentative)
 **KPMG consulting: Supports our application and development of the State’s
response to the Solar For All program. Funded through an arrangement with the
Michigan Infrastructure Office. Zach Kolodin to reach out to Director Roos about
whether and how EGLE will pay for this.

TIMELINE
The OCE programmatic calendar runs from April to April, aligned with the MI Healthy
Climate Conference. Below are key milestones over the coming months. This list is
not exhaustive.

o July 31, 2023: Solar for All NOI due to EPA

o Mid-August: MHCP Request for Information launch
o August 22: Council on Climate Solutions quarterly meeting
o September 2023: CPRG NOFO anticipated to be released
o September 26, 2023: GGRF Solar for All application due to EPA
o October 2023: MHCP hub site/portal fully built out
o Fall: MHCP Public listening sessions
o December 31, 2023: MHCP Annual Report submitted to the Governor and
released online
o January 2024: First MI Healthy Climate Corps 8-month cohort starts
o January 2024: Justice40 Accelerator RFP released.
o March 1, 2024: CPRG Priority Climate Action Plan due to EPA
o Spring 2024: 2024 MI Healthy Climate Conference – more info coming
soon
o Spring 2024: Justice40 Accelerator launch at conference
 o Spring 2024: MI Healthy Climate Challenge announced at conference
o March 2024: Solar for All awards announced
o September 2024: Second MI Healthy Climate Corps 11-month cohort
starts

NOTES AND QUESTIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR/CoS:

• Council on Climate Solutions:

o The Director serves as the chair of the Council and the OCE supports and
staffs with support from the Great Plains Institute. Some key questions:
 The Chair is named by the Governor. Have we taken care of any
formalities to make this official?
 There are 3 council members with expiring terms this year and all
wish to continue to serve: Brandon Hofmeister (Consumers
Energy), Phyllis Meadows (Kresge), and Sam Stolper (U of M). This
is the decision of EOG, but we can provide input.
 There is a vacancy to replace Phil on the council.
 There is a vacancy to replace Phil as the vice chair on the council.
• Meetings that the Director has led or participated in related to the OCE work in
the past:
o Energy and Climate Infrastructure Federal Funding (every two weeks,
Thursday at 4pm). The OCE and Cory manage and lead this meeting.
 Recommendation: There is no need for the Director to join these
meetings. There is a process for elevating relevant issues to the
Director should they arise.
o EGLE energy call (monthly on every second Monday, internal to EGLE)
 Recommendation: James/Cory can continue managing agenda
and guiding discussion. The Director can join at his discretion.
o Energy policy call with other departments (monthly on every fourth
Monday): Currently led by James and Cory. Liesl participated in these and
Dan E did not.
 Recommendation: James/Cory can continue managing. The
Director can join at his discretion but it is not necessary. The only
other principal that joins these calls is Chair Scripps.
o Climate Council planning meetings (quarterly/a month before each council
meeting): This is meant to help prep the agenda and approach to each
council meeting. At different times in the past (like while developing and
drafting the MHCP) this meeting has occurred more frequently.
 Recommendation (assuming the current frequency is
maintained): The OCE continue to develop agendas and content
 for the Council meetings and provide the Director with proposals
and content for discussion on each quarterly prep call held in
advance of the Climate Council quarterly meeting.
• Representation on national groups:
o ECOS – Former Director Clark had assigned the OCE to work on the
climate workgroup of ECOS, but no further guidance has come. There is
no further insight from the OCE on participation at ECOS, but the OCE is
happy to participate if desired.

PRIORITIES FROM MEETING HELD ON 7.25.23

o Staffing: Permanent staff positions for the Office of Climate and Energy.
Per conversation with Kara on 7.26.23, this is being addressed.
o Communications: Continue to think about potential communications
needs around the MI Healthy Climate Plan and how to coordinate.
o The OCE to think about potential new initiatives or projects to hit the
ground running on for the Director.
o Climate Liaisons work: The OCE will be inviting the Director and the
Chief of Staff to our next EGLE climate liaisons meeting.
o GRIP Federal Funding: A request from the OCE to transition the GRIP
LiDAR proposal to another department, office, or division other than the
OCE.