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Line 5 report from Library of Congress

Line 5 report from Library of Congress that was updated on June 30th, 2025 based on Supreme Court developments.

Side-by-Side Analysis of Energy Tax Credit Changes in Budget Reconciliation 6/ 3/2025

How Repealing The Inflation Reduction Act Would Harm The Economy

Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act would eliminate jobs, lower GDP, and burden households with higher energy costs.

State of the Great Lakes

The 2024 report features 15 articles by State of Michigan experts and guest writers from governmental agencies, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

Enbridge should consider closing its old, troubled Line 5 pipeline

This report examins the risks and costs of the continued operation of Line 5 and the tunnel project.

How the Great Lakes Will Benefit from Governor Whitmer’s Energy Plan

As we retire fossil fuel-based energy sources and replace them with clean energy technologies – wind and solar power, green hydrogen, electric vehicles, and energy storage devices – we will markedly and measurably reduce the harmful impacts that producing and burning fossil fuels have on our Great Lakes, rivers and streams, and groundwater.

SURVEY: Businesses on Impact of Arrested IRA Investments

The U.S. is currently home 3.46 million Americans who work across the clean vehicle, renewable energy, energy efficiency, battery storage, grid modernization, and biofuel sectors, according to the latest annual employment analysis from BW Research and E2.

Report: 312,900 New Clean Energy Jobs at Risk

According to a new Climate Power brief companies have announced and advanced 585 new clean energy projects totaling over $361 billion in investments across 47 states and Puerto Rico but big deals with big oil executives threaten to tear it all down.

Canadian Profits, Michigan Risk. Line 5 threatens Michigan’s economy and environment, brings little in return

This report was prepared as part of Groundwork’s continuing work to protect the Mackinac Straits and the Great Lakes from oil spills.

MI PROPANE SECURITY PLAN – Ensuring Resilience Without Line 5

Regardless of Line 5’s future, Michigan cannot achieve energy resilience for residents who rely on propane without alternative means of supply. This plan shows how the State of Michigan will achieve propane security.

Likely Market Responses to a Line 5 Shutdown

PLG Consulting examines the suite of potential market adjustments that could be made in the event of a planned and orderly shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline

Oil Spill Economics: Estimates of the Economic Damages of an Oil Spill in the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan- Addendum A.

Multibillion-dollar Economic Impact to Great Lakes Shipping, Steel Production, and Jobs

Oil Spill Economics: Estimates of the Economic Damages of an Oil Spill in the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan

This report provides an estimate of the potential economic damages of an oil spill from Line 5 at or near its crossing of the Straits of Mackinac.

GLBN Files Amicus Curiae in Support of Bad River Band

GLBN Files Amicus Curiae to Support Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

The Costs of Climate Change for Michigan – Great Lakes States at Risk

How Michigan Businesses are Coping with Impacts from Climate Change

Fifth National Climate Assessment

Understanding Risks, Impacts, and Responses to Climate Change. November 2023.

An Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Great Lakes

How the shifting global climate impacts the unique Great Lakes region.

Midwest Clean Energy & Transportation Jobs Report

Learn more about clean energy employment in the Midwest

2024 Joint Priorities Press Release

2024 Great Lakes Joint Priorities Statement

The Impacts of Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms on Great Lakes Businesses

Understand how Lake Erie, one of Ohio’s most valuable natural resources, is both ecologically significant and integral to the state’s economic growth

Great Lakes Revival – How Restoring Polluted Waters Leads to Rebirth of Great Lakes Communities

How stakeholders have come together to clean up Areas of Concern and revitalize the communities they call home

2023 Year in Review

2022 Annual Accomplishments

2021 Annual Accomplishments