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These stories are about traditional and alternative energy sources and challenges.

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Energy

Crops grown under solar panels and pollinator habitats could be wave of the future

By Sheldon Krause | May 19, 2021

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

By Taylor Haelterman | May 11, 2021

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

By Taylor Haelterman | April 20, 2021

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

By Kristia Potsema | April 19, 2021

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

By Brandon Chew | March 22, 2021

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. 

Catch of the Day

Frank Kelley had a lasting impact on Michigan’s environment – and on me

By David Poulson | March 16, 2021

Longtime Michigan crusader earned his nickname.

Energy

Deja vu — former Michigan elected official leads national energy policy, again

By Eric Freedman | February 8, 2021

State electricity experts hope former Gov. Jennifer Granholm advances Michigan’s interest in improved transmssion, electric vehicles, wind and solar power.

Energy

Michigan homeowners take part in national solar tour

By Taylor Haelterman | October 2, 2020

This year solar energy newcomers and aficionados alike can tour solar powered homes virtually in Michigan and across the nation. 

Energy

Cutting-edge heating and cooling technology, 21st century style, returns to state Capitol

By David Poulson | September 28, 2020

A room beneath the Michigan state Capitol, once the nerve center of cutting-edge heating and cooling technology of the late 19th century, will soon be the nerve center of cutting-edge heating and cooling technology of the early 21st century.

Energy

COVID-19 pandemic revealed underlying energy justice crises, study finds

By Taylor Haelterman | September 9, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed preexisting energy justice crises like costly utility bills and the dangers of energy pollution, which may not have gained attention otherwise, according to a recent study.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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