wind energy

Today, we talk about the new Wayne County jail and the problems with the new site. Then, we hear why certain used EV owners are having a difficult time claiming the credit from the IRS. Later, the nuance in the battle of small Michigan towns and rural areas against renewable energy. Plus, the barriers faced by sickle cell anemia patients just looking to get basic care and pain management.

Today, Michigan Public's Tracy Samilton discusses a new law designed to get solar and wind projects in Michigan moving. Also, producers of a new documentary about Detroit's bankruptcy discuss it's human impact. Later, Wayne County Commissioner and DNC delegate Jonathan Kinloch, who gained national attention for his resistance to efforts to not certify Wayne County's 2020 Presidential Election results, talks about Detroiters' sentiments to top-of-the-ticket changes.

The Michigan Public Service Commission has held multiple workgroups with stakeholders as it prepares to begin implementing a new wind and solar permit law in November.

Consumers Energy says there are no further plans to expand the company's wind portfolio, which accounts for 16% of the utility's electric capacity.

The Michigan Senate approved bills Wednesday that would give state regulators final say in siting solar and wind projects.

The Lansing Board of Water and Light plans to spend $750 million on solar, wind, and battery storage. When complete by 2027, it will add 650 megawatts of clean energy, amounting to 58% of total power generation.

Today on Stateside, we heard about how congressional and legislative redistricting affected Black voters in metro-Detroit. Then a DNR official gave an update on this season's deer hunt. We heard about the growing use of electric bikes. Plus, a reporter unpacked the controversy over wind turbines in mid-Michigan.

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.

Republicans have introduced a new bill in the state Senate to stop what wind-rich communities are calling a "bait and switch" by utilities.Rick Sundquist…