Energy
Michigan lawmakers launch bipartisan search for energy freedom
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Their bills tackle net metering, microgrids, fair-value pricing and community renewable-energy gardens.
Energy
Michigan voters favor changing energy mix – especially if it doesn’t cost anything
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More than 42 percent of Michigan potential voters think the state should dramatically reduce its reliance on electricity generated from coal over the next 25 years as technology improves and costs decrease for other sources, according to a recent poll by Public Sector Consultants. But only 13 percent favor a dramatic drop in coal-produced electricity over the next 10 years, even if it means electricity rates were to increase, according to the poll of 600 likely voters done by the Lansing public policy company and Denno Research. Poll respondents were told before answering:
“Michigan produces 57 percent of its electricity from coal, 11 percent from natural gas, 22 percent from nuclear, and 10 percent from renewable energy sources. Of these sources, coal is the source that produces the greatest amount of carbon emissions, a component of climate change. As you think about balancing Michigan’s energy needs with the price of electricity on one hand, and the environment on the other, which of the following statements comes closest to your beliefs?”
Energy
Petro pipelines: Public need or private profit?
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Concerns about pipeline safety and disclosure continue to be the source of controversy.
Energy
Michigan League of Conservation Voters scores lawmakers on environment
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Scorecard ranks lawmakers, identifies priority votes.
Energy
Innovative farm energy projects clash with Wisconsin policy
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Central Wisconsin has rolling fields, numerous dairies and potential new sources of energy.
Energy
Chasing clouds
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Review: This character-rich tale is deep with history, context and lessons for environmental battles elsewhere.
Energy
Community solar coming of age in Michigan
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In northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County, a model for bringing solar power to those without the best location for it could set the path for a state lacking solar development.
Energy
Will report shine light on Michigan’s solar future?
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In less than two weeks the Michigan Public Service Commission will report on how the state’s two largest investor-owned utilities could improve solar options.
Energy
Court upholds UP ethanol plant review but project likely dropped
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The project has stalled, perhaps permanently, because of the withdrawal of the lead private investor and elimination of a federal mandate for ethanol made from wood.
