Just Solutions is proud to partner with the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) to co-lead the “Michigan Solutions for All” campaign, where we’ll support communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis working to maximize the impact of IRA/IIJA implementation programs and resources.
Through education, strategic communications, and digital field-building, this partnership aims to ensure that these federal resources are not just equitably allocated, but that they lead to tangible, sustainable improvements in the health, economic security, and resilience of the most impacted communities.
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Introducing the “Michigan Solutions for All” Campaign
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represent significant federal investments in climate and infrastructure. To ensure these benefits reach the communities that need […]
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The Just Solutions Podcast distills technical environmental topics, explores climate policy, and identifies practical steps on how to apply climate justice solutions to local contexts. For climate stories in Michigan, tune into the episodes below.
- Unpacking Utility Justice for Frontline Communities with Yesenia Rivera
- Grid Resilience, Reliability, and Equity with Lew Daly
- The False Promise of Clean Technology with Denise Fairchild
Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, and Audible
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Direct Pay Tax Credits, Clean Energy Justice, and Community Impact
Learn about the tax credits available to nonprofits, state and local governments, and Tribal organizations that help secure clean energy funding.
Fact sheets on opportunities to improve Michigan communities from federal climate investments
Regular updates for Michigan communities on funding, programs, and opportunities.
the MICHIGAN POLICY INSTITUTE
Just Solutions is launching a Michigan-based Policy Institute to strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations and local elected officials working on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Supported by the Invest in Our Future grant, the Michigan Solutions for All initiative will pilot this institute to help BIPOC and low-income communities in Michigan effectively leverage resources from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
In partnership with MEJC and other local organizations, the institute will offer customized curriculum, virtual training, and tailored support to help communities identify, access, and advocate for funding and policy solutions aligned with their environmental justice goals.
Stay tuned for more details on how to participate, upcoming training sessions, and featured speakers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the program, please reach out to crystal@justsolutionscollective.org
In partnership with the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, Just Solutions hosted a Michigan Climate and Environmental Justice Briefing in early March to further our Invest in Our Future project, Michigan Solutions for All.
This briefing covered key funding and policy shifts affecting Michigan, including updates on Solar for All, utility affordability efforts, Michigan’s Justice40 initiatives, an overview of clean energy tax credits, and important upcoming funding deadlines. It also highlighted community-driven solutions shaping Michigan’s climate future.
If you missed the webinar, you can still access the presentation slides and engagement opportunities here.
Spotlighting Michigan’s Climate Justice Leaders
As part of the Michigan Solutions for All campaign, we’re featuring the voices and visions of environmental and climate justice leaders driving impact in communities across the state. These profiles highlight local wins, community-rooted solutions, and the levied expertise of frontline leaders along the way.
Through storytelling, we aim to uplift the work happening on the ground and inspire action by connecting advocates, policymakers, and residents to what’s possible when power is built from the ground up. Explore their stories below, and hear directly from those shifting Michigan toward a healthier, more just future.