renewable energy

On today’s program, environmental concerns over legislation to bring big data centers to Michigan. Then, a ballast water balancing act between U.S. and Canadian regulations for freighters on the Great Lakes. And, what you need to know about Bird Flu spreading to humans in our state.

Citizens for Local Choice wants local governments to decide whether solar or wind farms can be built instead of state government.

A complaint filed against Our Home, Our Voice alleges the group is raising funds for a ballot initiative seeking to repeal a state renewable energy law without filing required reports with the state.

Ann Arbor's city council is working on what it calls a "Sustainable Energy Utility," which would operate as a clean-energy supplement to DTE's electricity.

Dearborn's contract for 100% renewables in city buildings is through DTE's MI Green Power program. It will be met via existing and planned renewable energy developments, the utility says.

A petition campaign plans to start gathering signatures soon to repeal Michigan’s new clean energy law. It’s aiming to get a question on the November ballot.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Tuesday to sign legislation setting a goal for Michigan to generate 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2040.

The Michigan House makes moves to accelerate Michigan's shift to renewable energy sources. Also, a woman whose brother was murdered wrestles with the fate of those involved in his death. And, the bright young voice bringing old soul back to Detroit’s airwaves.

Controversial bills in the Michigan House would give state regulators the power to zone land for certain solar and wind projects.

Michigan met 25% of its electricity needs with a combination of renewable sources and reducing energy waste last year.