Energy
Great Lakes Month in Review: Enbridge settlement, new railcar regulations
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This month, some of the biggest environmental stories had to do with energy and how we transport it across the Great Lakes region.
Energy
Energy analyst: Michigan electricity debate needs re-focusing
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Michigan is debating whether to return to a fully regulated electricity market, but some experts say that debate might be missing the point.
Energy
Q&A: Energy Institute director forecasts Michigan’s future
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In an interview with Midwest Energy News last week, Barteau navigates the conceptual and political aspects of renewable-energy in Michigan.
Energy
Advocates say pipeline secrecy bill could make public less safe
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Oil and gas industries push for new laws exempting information about pipeline infrastructure from being released to the public.
Energy
Energy policy debate is missing the point, advocates say
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Michigan officials continue to debate on proposals for Michigan’s future energy policy, with goals for cheap, reliable energy.
Energy
The Detroit Zoo’s million dollar manure
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Zoo officials are proposing an anaerobic biodigester to turn animal waste into a bio gas that produces electricity.
Energy
University announces 2016 coal phase-out, cites environmental impact
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Complete conversion to natural gas also saves money. Campus group pushes for renewables.
Energy
Can better utility planning replace clean-energy standards?
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A key component of energy proposals from the Michigan legislature is that stronger, more long-term planning requirements for utilities can effectively replace renewable energy and efficiency standards.
Energy
Andrew Revkin on energy, politics, species adolescence and the fate of the Earth
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The former New York Times environmental reporter spoke recently after Michigan State University Environmental Science and Policy Program’s “Fate of the Earth” symposium. He is now the senior fellow for environmental understanding at Pace University.
Energy
Mr. Great Lakes on Michigan clean tech jobs, Powerley app and new energy stats
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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart, discusses Michigan being ranked number four nationally in its number of clean energy jobs, a new app that could allow consumers to view their home energy use and statistics from the new State Energy Profiles.