In a battle over fairness and who controls Michigan’s renewable energy future, utilities successfully pushed state lawmakers and regulators to lower compensation for rooftop solar owners who add electricity grid.
Jim Malewitz
Jim Malewitz is the former environmental reporter for Bridge.
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Consumers Energy chief sees solar future in Michigan
Amid shifting economics and concerns about climate change, Michigan’s biggest energy utility vows to slash carbon dioxide emissions 90 percent by 2040 — without building any new natural gas plants.
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Michigan environment roundup: Great Lakes water levels could break records
The latest can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.
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Watch a video of anchor damage to Line 5 in Straits of Mackinac
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer nears decision on a tunnel to protect the pipeline, a video is released of mishap that environmentalists claim shows “Great Lakes dodged a bullet.”
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Nestlé to allow feds to monitor water withdrawals in central Michigan
Nestlé said the U.S. Geological Survey will independently monitor conditions near an Osceola County well where Michigan regulators allow pumping of up to 400 gallons a minute for an Ice Mountain bottling plant.
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All systems go once again for Michigan’s $2.5M rocket plan
A controversial grant to fund Michigan’s foray into the space race is revived after being grounded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Electric car fees in Michigan would soar under Whitmer’s roads plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to boost gas taxes by 45 cents would also make Michigan’s electric vehicle fees the highest in the nation. Critics say that comes atop other state policies that have discouraged sales of cleaner cars.
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DTE chief: We’re cutting carbon because it’s ‘defining issue of our era’
The energy company is accelerating its goal of cutting emissions by 80 percent. CEO Gerry Anderson says the company is ramping up solar and wind energy.
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Cutting energy costs can be expensive. Michigan’s green bank can help.
A nonprofit known as Michigan Saves helps with financing and other efforts to cut sometimes exorbitant costs of becoming energy efficient.
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Michigan environment roundup: Minnesota has Isle Royale envy
The latest can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.