Emergency responders are readying for Lake Superior oil shipping proposals.
Capital News Service
Michigan lawmaker wants to block ban of natural gas hookups
|
Banning natural gas hookups in new homes and businesses at the local level is the latest example of environmental extremism, according to Michigan state Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, who proposes prohibiting local bans.
Energy
Identifying Michigan’s top energy issues
|
As the first year of the Biden administration ends at a time that some experts call the “greatest transition in energy infrastructure” and the “third energy revolution,” it may be opportune to check on some of the top energy issues facing Michigan in the future. Here are three of them.
Climate change
Enlist building codes for climate fight
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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.