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Transmission 'backbone' to bolster renewables in Michigan
An eastern Michigan transmission company has completed a $510 million project to tackle challenges of renewable-energy access and economic development in rural parts of the state.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Advocates say pipeline secrecy could make public less safe
As the oil and gas industry pushes for new laws exempting information about pipeline infrastructure from being released to the public in the name of national security, advocates say doing could actually increase the risk for everyone.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Q&A: Energy Institute director forecasts Michigan’s future
The University of Michigan’s Energy Institute is like a timeline of this country’s energy past, present and future.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Michigan Democrats propose doubling clean-energy standards
Michigan Democrats introduced legislation Thursday to double the state’s efficiency and renewable energy standards by 2022.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Small cities remain fertile ground for efficiency projects
An organization that helps cities arrange financing for energy efficiency projects says there is still a lot of "low-hanging fruit" to be found.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Reports: Cutting carbon can benefit low-income ratepayers
Low-income residents’ health and pocketbooks are disproportionately affected by burning fossil fuels, and they stand to benefit the most as states cut carbon, according to two new reports.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Critics: Michigan utility aims to 'monopolize' community solar
Michigan’s first proposed large-scale community solar program is coming under fire from clean-energy advocates who say it would prevent independent third parties from developing their own programs.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Q&A: Andrew Revkin on the fate of the Earth (and Michigan)
Andrew Revkin discusses the state of climate politics, and how Michigan fits into the big picture.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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Can better utility planning replace clean-energy standards?
Some Michigan lawmakers think comprehensive utility resource planning can take the place of renewable energy standards, but the experience of other states shows that isn't the case.By Andy Balaskovitz .
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