Cory Connolly

a freshwater person. michigander. clean energy. hoop dreams. opinions are my own.

[Jay Inslee @JayInslee]

Great to see @JocelynBenson stepping up with strong, comprehensive plans to address rising energy bills & climate change. The future of clean energy in our country is going to be determined by states. Americans want leaders who are going to take action. https://t.co/PxQJxzC4Uz

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

It's been a big Earth Week in Michigan!
✅Announced an additional $290M for water infrastructure projects.
☑️Won $156M+ from @EPA for the MI Solar for All Program.
✅Named as a @ClimateCorpsUS inaugural partner.
☑️Partnered with the @WhiteHouse to launch an EV Workforce Hub.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Michigan is proud to be a member of the inaugural American Climate Corps!

Our #MIHealthyClimate Corps members, like Za'Nyia, are working across the state to gain new leadership skills and fight #ClimateChange. Learn more about our #ClimateCorps: https://t.co/2s9G9KLsNM

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

Proud to have one of our inaugural MI Healthy Climate Corps members highlighted at today’s launch of the American Climate Corps! 💪

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

ICYMI: Yesterday Michigan won $156M from the EPA to create the MI Solar for All program, which will save thousands of low-income families money on their energy bills, help repair their homes, and increase access to solar energy. https://t.co/cAMuJcaSHS

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

“How Gretchen Whitmer is quietly solving a big problem for Democrats” 💪🏼⚡️

[Gretchen Whitmer @gretchenwhitmer]

With passage of these game-changing bills, Michigan will become a national leader on clean energy! We’re lowering energy costs for families while protecting our air, water, and land for generations of Michiganders.
https://t.co/bd4yIBBSOo

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Clean energy is good for everyone and we look forward to working with @GovWhitmer and the legislature to advance these important policies and protect #PureMichigan!

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

Incredible day ⚡️Thank you @MIHouseDems for taking bold action to make Michigan a national leader on climate and clean energy!

[Gretchen Whitmer @gretchenwhitmer]

Our goals:

⚙️Create thousands of clean energy jobs
📈Grow our economy
💰Lower costs for Michiganders
🌎Protect our planet

Let’s get it done for our people, our planet, and our future.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

EGLE’s Climate and Energy Advisor, Cory Connolly, and Environmental Justice Public Advocate, Regina Strong are at the #2023MiClimateSummit talking about the #MiHealthyClimate.

“To change everything, we need everyone!”

[Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II @LtGovGilchrist]

Just like Michigan served as the arsenal of democracy a century ago, we can become the arsenal of decarbonization. 

For the first time in 40 years, we have a climate-conscious majority in Lansing. By working together, we'll make Michigan the center of the clean energy economy.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

ICYMI: $3M federal grant will boost Michigan climate work, clean energy economy: https://t.co/BBjPDodtOG #MiHealthyClimate

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Cory Connolly, EGLE Climate and Energy Advisor, today shared on Michigan’s response to climate change and key strategies in the #MiHealthyClimate plan, a road map to achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050, to the Michigan Senate Energy & Environment Committee.

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

“Legislative leaders said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s climate action plan is a blue print for the next two years.” 💪🏻 Let’s get it done!

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

“Last year, we unveiled the MI Healthy Climate Plan, and this year, we should make bold investments in climate action to deliver on its targets. Let’s get it done.” @GovWhitmer #MISOTS23

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

"We must pursue climate action while creating jobs, lowering costs, and becoming a hub of clean energy production." @GovWhitmer #MISOTS23

[Cory Connolly @JC_Connolly]

“Last year, we unveiled the MI Healthy Climate Plan, and this year, we should make bold investments in climate action to deliver on its targets. Let’s get it done.”- @GovWhitmer #MiSOTS23

[MI Community Service @MCSConline]

We are proud to launch the Michigan Climate Corps to train the next generation of climate leaders. We are announcing the availability of $1.3 million in federal funding to support the Michigan Climate Corps @AmeriCorps program #AmeriCorps https://t.co/YTjLu4tGSM