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Energy

These stories are about traditional and alternative energy sources and challenges.

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Spill response inadequate for tar sands crude on Great Lakes

By Guest Contributor | March 28, 2014

Emergency responders are readying for Lake Superior oil shipping proposals.

Nuclear power concerns outlast decommissioning

Decommissioned nuclear plants are no harm to water if closed properly, experts say

Michigan lawmaker wants to block ban of natural gas hookups

Identifying Michigan’s top energy issues

Climate change

Enlist building codes for climate fight

By Jake Christie  | January 5, 2022

From insect-based dog food to fusion energy, solutions to climate change vary wildly, but there’s one mundane solution that affects nearly everyone—building codes.

Energy

New solar program might help Michigan K-12 schools curb energy cost

By Cameryn Cass | December 14, 2021

The highest expense for schools behind faculty salaries is energy, prompting some districts in Michigan to eye solar savings.

Climate

Climate change challenges Michigan’s power delivery

By Cameryn Cass | November 22, 2021

Michigan utilities are struggling to provide reliable energy to customers as storms become more frequent and severe.

Energy

Crops grown under solar panels and pollinator habitats could be wave of the future

By Sheldon Krause | May 19, 2021

A new report about combining solar power and farming practices has advocates saying the practice could take hold in Michigan, boosting productivity while providing much needed refuge for bees and other pollinators.

Energy

Offshore wind could provide double the electricity Michiganders used in 2019

By Taylor Haelterman | May 11, 2021

Coastal wind is a strong, consistent power source and Michigan’s more than 3,000 miles of coast could provide double the electricity residents used from all sources in 2019.

COVID-19

Stay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020

By Taylor Haelterman | April 20, 2021

Michigan’s energy consumption dropped 5% in 2020 which is 1% more than the national average.

Energy

Michigan lawmakers look at more solar panels for homeowners, businesses

By Kristia Potsema | April 19, 2021

Solar rooftop programs have been growing in Michigan, but they’ve hit a cap on customer participation.

Energy

Smart meters, solar panels could improve energy reliability amid climate change

By Brandon Chew | March 22, 2021

Energy experts say Michigan can make its energy infrastructure more reliable against the effects of climate change by increasing the state’s energy storage capabilities and improving technologies that detect power outages. 

Catch of the Day

Frank Kelley had a lasting impact on Michigan’s environment – and on me

By David Poulson | March 16, 2021

Longtime Michigan crusader earned his nickname.

Energy

Deja vu — former Michigan elected official leads national energy policy, again

By Eric Freedman | February 8, 2021

State electricity experts hope former Gov. Jennifer Granholm advances Michigan’s interest in improved transmssion, electric vehicles, wind and solar power.

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Catch of the Day

  • Water test: Rending the Great Lakes food web

    The food web in lakes Michigan and Huron has changed in ways that jeopardize age-old fishing traditions and raise questions about how we’ve managed them. Now negotiators are updating a legal settlement that spells out where and how much lake whitefish and lake trout can be harvested. 

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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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Podcasts

  • ‘Adopt-a-Forest’ program encourages citizens to clean up public land

    The Adopt-a-Forest program is volunteer-driven and helps people engage with the outdoors and encourages them to keep public lands clean, the state Department of Natural Resources says.

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Photo Friday

  • NASA astronaut captures Belle Isle image from space

    The Detroit River is one of the most important waterways in the Great Lakes system, according to NASA’s post.

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