Climate
Google adds Detroit to online sustainability database
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The Environmental Insight Explorer collects a city’s potential solar output, carbon emissions and long term climate outlook.
clean energy
Farming photons doesn’t qualify for land preservation tax incentive
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But solar companies are leasing more land anyway as solar becomes more profitable and equipment costs decline.
Nearshore
Lake Erie wind farm: face off over pollution, birds and jobs
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About 40 people testified last week at a public hearing on a potential offshore wind farm in Lake Erie.
Energy
Utility targets more renewable energy, critics say it’s not enough
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DTE Energy, a major supplier of electricity to Southeast Michigan, plans to double its renewable energy capacity by 2021.
Energy
More farmers may lease land for solar projects in Michigan
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Some farmers are finding that leasing their land for solar power is more profitable than growing crops.
Energy
Niagara Power Project’s recognized for influence on power production
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The locale of a pioneering hydropower project near one of North America’s iconic natural wonders is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
Energy
Local officials wary of new energy plan
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Some believe rural communities already have plenty of wind generators.
Energy
Advocates face roadblocks while pursuing community solar in Detroit
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The Michigan city is learning that developing community solar largely comes down to whether the local utility is willing to participate.
Echo
Utility report: Michigan can meet federal clean power requirements by retiring coal plants
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Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.