Emergency responders are readying for Lake Superior oil shipping proposals.
Catch of the Day
Advisory board reaching out to public on Line Five
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The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board heard comments from concerned citizens about the controversial Line Five Monday.
Energy
Nuclear plant shutdown divides Great Lakes community
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The fate of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant has divided the town of Covert, Michigan.
Energy
Indiana man appeals sentence in $55 million biodiesel fraud case
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It’s the state’s largest tax fraud case.
Capital News Service
Green energy expanding in Michigan communities
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Michigan communities like Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Northport are moving towards being powered by clean energy.
Capital News Service
Amid persistent Line 5 pipeline worries, Michigan promises impartiality
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State-commissioned studies set to come out in June will determine the future of the controversial pipeline.
Energy
Michigan, Illinois take different paths on struggling nuclear plants
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Michigan announced plans to close one of the state’s three nuclear plants.
Catch of the Day
Oil drilling permits issued in Michigan hit 89-year low
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Low prices mean drillers don’t have the cash to develop new wells.
Energy
Indiana pursuing coal retirements despite uncertainty over federal energy policy
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Indiana will continue to move away from coal because of low natural gas costs and pollution regulations.
Energy
New wind generators a no-go in the U.P.
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Heritage Sustainable Energy’s missing paperwork gave Schoolcraft County a reason to reject a new wind farm.
clean energy
State energy bill could increase costs for solar users
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Charging for the cost of moving solar power over the utility grid discourages investment. And advocates say such costs are offset by producing cheap power instead of using high-cost generators to meet peak demand.