evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to excuse Representatives O'Neal and Mentzer from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from Our Next Energy before the comittee. Dr. Deeana Ahmed representing the Our Next Energy testified in support of Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Deeana Ahmed representing the Our Next Energy testified in support of Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of , but did not wish to speak: Kyle McCree, representing the Consumers Energy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM. Josh Hundt, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, approached to answer questions from members. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: March 15, 2023