net metering

Bills in Lansing could have huge impact on solar industry

Republican Senator John Proos of St. Joseph is proposing legislation that would require individuals with solar panels to sell their energy back to the…

Dow's solar shingles will be released in limited markets starting this month.

Environment & Climate Change

Bipartisan critics call renewable energy bill “monopoly control”

There’s heated debate over the future of renewable energy policy in Michigan – and it’s not just Democrats versus Republicans.A bipartisan group of…

Craig and Sharon Goble invested $30,000 in their solar array. They say the proposed changes to Michigan's solar program would make their investment less valuable.

Environment & Climate Change

Homeowners don't like proposed changes to Michigan's net metering program

More and more people are putting up solar panels in Michigan. It's getting a lot more affordable to do it. And there's a payback when you get your monthly…

Environment & Climate Change

Lawmakers’ new state energy plan “devastating” for rooftop solar companies

Lindsey Smith

The solar power industry is not happy with Republican state lawmakers’ new energy plan.The bills introduced last month would get rid of the state’s…

More Michiganders are using wind and solar to power state electric grid

Steve Carmody

A new report says the number of people generating their own electricity in Michigan and sharing it with others is growing.This week, the Michigan Public…