Electric Vehicles (EV's)

Electric vehicles are transforming how Michiganders think about transportation, energy, and the future of mobility. In this episode of Behind the Meter: an MPSC Podcast, host Mike Byrne is joined by Commissioner Katherine Peretick of the Michigan Public Service Commission and Alessandra Carreon, former MPSC Commissioner and now Chief Climate Officer at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Together, they discuss how EVs fit into Michigan’s broader clean energy goals, what’s being done to expand charging infrastructure, and how utilities are preparing the grid to support this growing technology. The conversation also tackles common questions about EV performance, affordability, and reliability—especially in Michigan’s challenging winter climate.

Whether you already drive electric or are just curious about what the transition means for you, this episode offers practical insights into the policies, planning, and innovation driving Michigan’s EV future.

Resources:

EGLE Charge Up Michigan Program: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/energy/rfps-loans/charge-up-michigan-program 

Plan for EV Infrastructure Deployment: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/-/media/Project/Websites/egle/Documents/Programs/MMD/Energy/NEVI/MI-Plan-for-EV-Infrastructure-Deployment.pdf

Traveling Michigan in an Electric Vehicle: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/24093befb5b64716bac9628b6f9d8977

MSU charging stations study: https://engineering.msu.edu/news-events/news/2025/08/15/msu-research-contributes-to-medc-report-of-michigans-ev-charging-stations