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Lake Erie wind farm: face off over pollution, birds and jobs

About 40 people testified last week at a public hearing on a potential offshore wind farm in Lake Erie.

DTE Energy, a major supplier of electricity to Southeast Michigan, plans to double its renewable energy capacity by 2021.

Some farmers are finding that leasing their land for solar power is more profitable than growing crops.

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.

Michigan communities like Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Northport are moving towards being powered by clean energy.

Some believe rural communities already have plenty of wind generators.

The Michigan city is learning that developing community solar largely comes down to whether the local utility is willing to participate.

Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.

Kirk Heinze speaks with University of Michigan Professor Levi Thompson on his energy storage research.

Incoming Consumers Energy CEO speaks with Kirk Heinze about the company’s future.