Coming out of the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Community & Worker Economic Transition Officeannounced a public-private partnership designed to create and retain good-paying jobs, support Michigan manufacturers and strengthen the state’s position as a global leader in the energy supply chain.
A news release says DTE Energy and Consumers Energy have committed a combined $3.5 billion annually, $2 billion from DTE and $1.5 billion from Consumers Energy, to purchase technology, equipment and services from Michigan-based businesses. What they’re calling an historic commitment is focused on strengthening local supply chains for critical energy infrastructure.
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II says, "Michigan is paving the way growing our economy and meeting our ambitious energy goals.”
Officials go on to say that the State of Michigan will work closely with DTE and Consumers Energy to identify in-state suppliers, help them retool to meet the energy sector’s needs and connect them with the resources necessary to grow and compete.
