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Energy

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

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Energy

Lake Erie wind farm gets $40 million in federal funding

By Josh Bender | June 17, 2016

It will be the nation’s second off-shore wind farm and the first one in freshwater.

Energy

For small Michigan companies, a welcome assist on energy efficiency

By Andy Balaskovitz | May 19, 2016

Retired engineers travel across the state to audit small manufacturers’ energy use.

Energy

Poll: Public supports Clean Power Plan that states fight

By Andy Balaskovitz | May 13, 2016

Poll showed that 72 percent of voters in Michigan; 68 percent in Wisconsin; and 64 percent in Missouri support the Clean Power Plan. The sample size was 801 voters.

Podcasts

Farmer invents air conditioner powered cold storage units

By Ali Hussain | May 11, 2016

This farm hack saves small farmers thousands of dollars on cold storage equipment.

Energy

Revised energy bill would still harm Michigan ratepayers, advocates say

By Guest Contributor | May 8, 2016

Michigan Senate Republicans spent the past six months revising a comprehensive energy policy proposal that brought fierce opposition from interest groups over electric choice, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Podcasts

University’s energy future transitions from coal to conservation

By Guest Contributor | April 22, 2016

Kirk Heinze and MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon talk about the university’s energy future.

Podcasts

DTE Energy and Detroit move forward with solar power plans

By Guest Contributor | April 14, 2016

Kirk Heinze speaks with DTE Energy’s Vice President of Planning and Development Irene Dimitry about a 10-acre urban solar power array set for installation in Detroit.

Energy

Clean energy can produce jobs, economic growth, study says

By Jasmine Watts | April 7, 2016

The state’s energy policies adopted in 2008 have brought close to $3 billion in new investment.

Energy

Michigan company looks to halve offshore wind costs

By Andy Balaskovitz | March 14, 2016

Company uses physics of thunderstorms to summon energy out of air.

Energy

Michigan researchers issue guidelines for sustainable energy storage

By Guest Contributor | March 9, 2016

Energy storage can have adverse environmental impacts.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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clickondetroit.com
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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