solar power

Like DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, southwest Michigan electricity company Indiana Michigan Power has reached the 1% cap on rooftop solar participation that's allowed under state law. But unlike the state's two largest utilities, I&M does not plan to lift that cap.

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding the SolSmart program. It will offer training, technical advice, and assistance in drafting ordinances to pave the way to greater use of solar power.

Researchers examined the effect of solar farms on nearby properties in six states with the greatest concentration of solar plants and found, on average, it was slightly negative. Michigan environmental groups say that's actually good news for the state.

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.

Consumers Energy says it will need from 60,000 to 70,000 acres of land to achieve its planned rollout of 8,000 megawatts of electricity from solar 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.”

A proposed large solar farm is moving ahead for approval. The 24 megawatt solar installation could power the equivalent of five thousand households. “When…

Until recently, if a home solar array produced more electricity than the house used, it would go through the meter onto the grid. Residents with solar…

Early in February, Eastern Michigan University canceled classes due to a sloppy snowstorm. But it didn’t cancel a big event it had planned for a long time…

Construction has started on a solar power project at Michigan State University.The East Lansing school says carports with solar arrays are being built at…