This document summarizes potential incentives, mandates, and legal issues related to green building in Michigan. It discusses various bills proposed in Michigan that would provide tax credits for green building. It also outlines existing federal incentives and describes how some municipalities have mandated green building standards for public projects. The document notes there may be legal challenges to mandates based on claims of vagueness. Additionally, it discusses how green building may create new contractual and professional risks that parties should address to avoid disputes.