- NextEnergy announced by Governor Engler and MEDC
- NextEnergy nonprofit formed and established temporary offices in the Fisher Building in Detroit
- Legislation passed to create tax incentives supporting alternative energy technology research, development, and manufacturing
- Commissioned the design and development of NextEnergy microgrid
- Launched program to fund the development of alternative energy technology curricula for technicians and engineers at Michigan colleges and universities
- NextEnergy Renaissance Zone approved
