The Land Policy Institute's Land Policy Research Program created the Renewable Energy Policy Program to provide science-based renewable energy policy information, data, research, analysis and outreach to stakeholders. The program explores the role of renewable energy in enhancing a clean energy future of Michigan and on the role of innovative land uses in paving the way for new energy development. Through numerous initiatives, the program explores:

• Effective renewable energy policies; 
• The economic development potential of renewable energy; 
• Land use connectivity of new energy forms; 
• Renewable energy development constraints and strategies to address them; and
• Development of decision support tools.

The program also focuses on lowering and removing barriers to renewable energy development in Michigan.

Objectives:

• To understand the potential of renewable energy in the national economy.
• To identify and inventory the best renewable energy resources in Michigan and to deliver that information to stakeholders.
• To provide timely science-based decision support for Michigan.
• Building a network of experts that can serve as a resource for decision makers.
• To educate policy makers and the public on renewable energy, its land use implications and its potential in the global economy.

Contact:

Benjamin Calnin