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Michigan to replace net metering program with avoided-cost tariff
Michigan utility customers who put surplus electricity they generate back onto the power grid will be paid a lower, avoided-cost rate after June 1.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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In Michigan, oil and gas fees again fail to cover cost of oversight
The governor’s office for a third consecutive year is asking for $4 million from the state’s general fund to cover the cost of regulating oil and gas.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Wind energy plays leading role in Michigan utility’s renewable plans
DTE Energy will depend almost entirely on wind energy to meet its state renewable energy requirements by 2021.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Q&A: Researcher explores the benefits and risks of fracking in new book
A Michigan researcher says both sides of the "fracking" debate have misperceptions about the process and its impacts.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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In Michigan, a conservative clean energy playbook emerges
At this week’s annual Michigan Conservative Energy Forum conference in Lansing, Republicans rallied around renewable energy and free-market principles.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Utility renewable pledges go above and beyond state laws — but why?
Most investor-owned utilities in the Midwest have made voluntary renewable or emission pledges, but the commitments aren't binding and lack urgency, critics say.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Here's what utilities have promised to deliver on renewables, emissions
A Midwest Energy News review of investor-owned utilities in the region found three-quarters of them have made voluntary renewable or emission pledges that go above and beyond what’s required under state laws.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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5 takeaways from Michigan’s renewable portfolio standard report
The Michigan Public Service Commission offered its latest annual report on the implementation of the state’s existing renewable portfolio standard. In short: it’s working as intended.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan utilities making progress on developing electric vehicle programs
A diverse coalition of environmental groups, utilities, automakers and charging companies are making progress on designing pilot programs to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Michigan.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan utility to independent generators: We don’t need you right now
Hundreds of megawatts worth of renewable developments are on hold as Consumers seeks a ruling from Michigan regulators on its PURPA obligations.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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