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Tom Leonard, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Michigan, proposed a utility commission reform package that includes capping utility rate increases at inflation and expanding the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to five members. The MPSC has faced scrutiny for fast-tracking contracts for DTE Energy with little public engagement.

Leonard's reform aims to enhance consumer advocacy and transparency within the commission. Concurrently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to explore geologic hydrogen as a potential energy source in Michigan, emphasizing its economic benefits and job creation.

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding research into hydrogen handling and storage, while the USGS identified Michigan as a promising location for hydrogen reserves.