SEMCOG GHGI Executive Summary
The 2019 Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (GHGI) for Southeast Michigan, commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), provides a summary of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated within the region during 2019. The inventory was designed to comply with the Global Protocol for Community-scale Greenhouse Gas […]
Barriers to Fishing Access
The Great Lakes Fishery Trust is an innovative funding source created in 1996 to compensate Michigan’s residents for damages to the Lake Michigan fishery caused by the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant. The fishery trust provides grants to enhance access to shore-based fishing and foster a stewardship mindset inMichigan’s residents. The GLFT commissioned a study to […]
GLSSC Regional Action Plan
In 2022, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) awarded the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance with a planning grant to form a regional child care coalition, conduct regional research, and write an action plan to improve access to child care in Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and St. Clair Counties. Regional leaders formed the Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, […]
Performance-based Ratemaking
This report examines how Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR) has been used throughout the United States, identifying common themes that can help shape Michigan’s strategy.
The ABCs of MI Tri-Share child care
Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the substantial child care challenges facing working families. Now it’s transforming the landscape of our workforce and supporting parents’ needs.
Clearing a Path for Carbon Capture Utilization
We explored barriers and opportunities for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage technology. Find out how capturing carbon dioxide can be part of the solution for reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Onshore U.S. Carbon Pipeline Deployment
We worked with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to develop a report that explores barriers and opportunities for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and
storage technology.
New Report Explores Federal, State Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Regulation
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners today released a new report authored by Public Sector Consultants, Onshore U.S. Carbon Pipeline Deployment: Siting, Safety, and Regulation, that explores barriers and opportunities for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage technology.
Michigan Transportation Infrastructure Needs and Funding Solutions
This report outlines the overall costs to maintain Michigan’s road network, current road funding estimates and revenue sources, as well as potential options for raising additional revenue to close the funding gap.
Hard Liquor–based Ready-to-drink Pricing Trends
Public Sector Consultants examined ready to drink pricing before and after the tax changes, and the analysis shows dramatic price hikes/