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MichMash: The environmental dilemma of Michigan’s ‘low carbon fuel standard’ bill

Hernz Laguerre, Jenny Sherman November 22, 2024

A transportation bill introduced last year to encourage the use of "clean fuels" has environmental and animal activists concerned about...

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The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries

John Filbrandt August 29, 2024

When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...

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Michigan aims to tackle clean energy goals in Upper Peninsula

Izzy Ross August 27, 2024

Michigan’s new climate laws require utilities to transition to entirely “clean” electricity sources by 2040. As the state’s Public Service Commission figures...

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A new law aims to advance US nuclear power, but some fear it shortchanges safety

Michael Symonds July 24, 2024

It’s been over two years since the Palisades Nuclear Plant on the shores of Lake Michigan closed its doors. But...

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Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, holds a panel as his company installs a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., July 17, 2023.
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The Metro: Michigan homeowners associations can’t stop solar panels under new law

Anelle Scott July 9, 2024

A new state law was passed yesterday that prohibits homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other energy-saving equipment. ...

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Rendering of DTE Trenton Channel Energy Center.
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DTE Energy is building the region’s largest battery energy storage center at old Trenton coal plant

Bre'Anna Tinsley June 11, 2024

DTE Energy announced Monday it will build a battery energy storage facility at the recently retired Trenton Channel coal plant.DTE...

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FILE - Electric vehicle charging stations at a freeway rest stop.
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Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit

Colin Jackson, Sascha Raiyn May 14, 2024

Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...

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The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient

The Metro May 14, 2024

The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...

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EGLE's Chief Climate Officer Cory Connolly speaks with Tammy Black, Detroit resident and CEO of Communities Power, an organization dedicated to bringing affordable solar energy to low-income communities.
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Detroit Evening Report: EPA invests in solar for low-income families; Detroit seeks feedback for oral history project and more

Nargis Rahman May 6, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the recent $156 million EPA investment in solar rooftops for...

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The Palisades Nuclear Plant sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, in Covert Township.
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MichMash: Michigan’s bipartisan support for nuclear power

Hernz Laguerre April 12, 2024

Nuclear energy is often a contentious topic due to fear of radioactive waste and endangering human health. However, many laud...

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Detroit Evening Report: State announces $320K grant opportunity for community solar projects

Hernz Laguerre April 12, 2024

The Energy Unit of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) this week announced new grant opportunities...

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Whitmer declared herself “a climate optimist” as she signed the 11-bill clean energy package at Detroit’s Eastern Market on Nov. 28, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces competition to bring clean energy developments to Michigan

Hernz Laguerre February 22, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is launching a nationwide competition to attract companies looking for state funding in clean energy.Subscribe to...

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