renewable energy

General Motors says it's secured all of the renewable energy it needs to power all of its U.S. facilities 25 years ahead of earlier projections.

Ann Arbor has a goal of reaching 100% renewable power by 2030. A feasibility study will look at possible scenarios for achieving that, including potentially converting to a city-owned utility. The council is expected to vote on contractors to perform the study, evaluating several options.

Senators are expected to vote this week on the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," a proposal that includes $369 billion in spending to address climate change.

There's a settlement in a long-running dispute between DTE Energy and townships with wind farms over the taxable value of wind turbines as they depreciate. The settlement brings an end to costly tax appeals, and could open doors to new solar and wind in DTE Energy's territory.

Environmental and ratepayer advocate groups largely praised the proposed settlement, noting that it puts Consumers on a faster track toward more renewable energy sources, primarily solar. The company says 90% of its energy generation will come from renewable sources by 2040.

Highland Park has been selected as one of 22 U.S. cities for a federal program supporting community-based clean energy. The goal of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) is to help cities gain control over their “clean energy future.”

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm talks solar power, oil prices, and more. An essay by Ann Arbor-based writer Tamar Charney. The trial of Governor Whitmer's accused kidnappers begins. A chat with PJ's Lager House owner ahead of Detroit's St. Patrick's Day parade. Another installment of Interlochen Public Radio's [Un]Natural Selection series.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will be reviewing Consumers Energy's 15 year plan. Environmental justice advocates say they're happy the plan shuts down coal burning plants, but doesn't like the move to buy natural gas powered plants.

There's bipartisan support to eliminate a one percent cap on distributed energy production such as solar.

Despite the pandemic, it’s been a good year for small-scale solar developers in the state.“We've been super busy. This is the busiest year we've ever…