Energy
Michigan, Illinois take different paths on struggling nuclear plants
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Michigan announced plans to close one of the state’s three nuclear plants.
Catch of the Day
Oil drilling permits issued in Michigan hit 89-year low
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Low prices mean drillers don’t have the cash to develop new wells.
Energy
Indiana pursuing coal retirements despite uncertainty over federal energy policy
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Indiana will continue to move away from coal because of low natural gas costs and pollution regulations.
Energy
New wind generators a no-go in the U.P.
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Heritage Sustainable Energy’s missing paperwork gave Schoolcraft County a reason to reject a new wind farm.
clean energy
State energy bill could increase costs for solar users
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Charging for the cost of moving solar power over the utility grid discourages investment. And advocates say such costs are offset by producing cheap power instead of using high-cost generators to meet peak demand.
Energy
Local officials wary of new energy plan
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Some believe rural communities already have plenty of wind generators.
Energy
Lake Huron wind farm generates power, controversy
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Local residents release information on bird and bat deaths.
Energy
Michigan independent power producers band to fight utility
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Small energy companies are fighting Consumer Energy’s proposal to pay them less for their electricity.
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.
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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.