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Q&A: Michigan lawmaker aims to ‘build the coalition’ around clean energy
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, discusses coalition building, electric vehicles and ongoing environmental challenges in her Detroit-area district.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Uneconomic coal plants cost Michigan ratepayers millions, analysts say
DTE Energy is among the latest utilities facing scrutiny for a practice known as “self-scheduling” or “self-committing.”By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan electric vehicle fees unfair and poised to get worse, advocates say
An environmental group is asking state leaders to change how they set annual fees for hybrid and electric vehicle drivers.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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As solar takes off, Michigan advocates fear key program is running out of space
A 2008 state law capped net metering at 1% of a utility’s peak load — a threshold some companies are now nearing.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan advocates fear federal rule changes will shut out solar developers
The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is under review by state and federal authorities.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan energy task force readies propane report, but questions loom
The Upper Peninsula’s dependence on propane is a factor in the state’s debate over the future of the Line 5 natural gas pipeline.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Electric vehicle drivers in Michigan see increased investment in fast charging
An infusion of public and private funds is helping to expand the state’s network of public fast charging stations.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan utilities see role for renewable natural gas, but cost barrier remains
State regulators recently extended a DTE Energy program that allows customers to pay extra for renewable gas offsets.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan utility pledges net-zero methane emissions from gas delivery system
Consumers Energy will target methane leaks in its system and buy renewable natural gas to offset what it can’t plug.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Whither biomass? Michigan wood-fired power plants face uncertain future
Without policy support, plant operators in Michigan say they can’t compete with wind, solar and natural gas.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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