The Michigan Vehicle Technology Transition Impact Project (MiVTTP) aims to support underserved communities by facilitating strategic planning sessions based on insights from recently hosted listening sessions. These strategic planning sessions will involve critical stakeholders to develop consensus-driven, community-based action plans. The resulting plans will include timelines, key resources, and expert input, accelerating technical assistance and workforce training to address potential challenges and opportunities of the transition to electric vehicles. Project partners will collaborate to tailor solutions to each community’s specific needs, launching effective, community-driven initiatives. Learn more.

The Michigan Department of Treasury’s Energy Transition Impact Project (ETIP) provides technical assistance and critical research to boost economic recovery and community revitalization in Michigan, particularly in areas affected by changes in the energy sector. Two key initiatives are in progress: the Palisades Economic Recovery Initiative (PERI) in southwest Michigan and the Downriver Riverfront Communities Economic Recovery Initiative in southeast Michigan. The focus is on capacity-building activities, strengthening relationships among ecosystem partners, leveraging resources, and implementing solutions to address immediate economic recovery, stabilization, and growth needs. Additionally, the project includes the development of an Economic Recovery Playbook, which aims to provide valuable strategies for mitigating the impacts of energy sector transitions, to be distributed to Michigan stakeholders in 2024.

In spring 2023, Michigan state agencies collaborated with the Economic Growth Institute at the University of Michigan to develop a strategic framework supporting communities affected by economic transitions, particularly in EV manufacturing. Using the Allovance Method, stakeholders identified priorities and objectives to guide decision-making and address local needs. The resulting plan includes action-based initiatives aimed at fostering resilience and sustainable development in impacted areas. This collaborative effort reflects Michigan’s commitment to proactively manage economic transitions while prioritizing community engagement and support.