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Commentary: Energy storage is imperative for a reliable, resilient electric grid

For Michigan to be ready for the advanced energy future, policymakers need to set the stage now to ensure the state has the energy storage deployed that it will need in the coming years, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 25 March 2022
Air travel

Major airlines are getting serious about hydrogen-powered planes

Delta, Airbus and others are launching tests to find the best way to replace dirty jet fuel.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2022
Heat pumps

Check out these heat pumps that look like George Clooney

The energy researcher who created a viral tweet thread has a knack for making energy issues enticing to the masses. Find out what else he's up to.

By Mike Munsell . 25 March 2022
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FirstEnergy’s CEO and SVP ordered $64 million bribery scheme, shareholders say

An attorney for FirstEnergy shareholders pointed the finger at two utility executives for the first time in the bribery case against the utility.

By Jake Zuckerman . 24 March 2022
Solar

These next-gen solar cells could make single-use batteries obsolete

Billions of batteries are thrown out every year. Ambient Photonics and Exeger say their low-light solar cells can help end that waste.

By Jeff St. John . 24 March 2022
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Minnesota cities want permission to move faster than state on energy codes

A proposal at the Legislature would allow cities to adopt updated building energy codes before the state for larger and commercial buildings only.

By Frank Jossi . 24 March 2022
Policy & regulation

Duke Energy's solar plan questioned by North Carolina attorney general

State agencies and pro-solar groups are split over a controversial compromise on net metering. Proponents say it’s a model for rooftop solar. Opponents say it's a step backward.

By Jeff St. John . 23 March 2022
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Virginia church ‘leading by example’ on climate action through solar, efficiency

The Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ is investing in its vision to become a net-zero campus. Its climate commitment recently won it recognition from a national interfaith climate group.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 March 2022
Electrification

Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification

Tesla alum's startup sets sights on expanding markets for orchestrating solar, batteries, EVs and electric appliances.

By Jeff St. John . 22 March 2022
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Lights out: Profitable Michigan utility shut off electricity to homes hundreds of thousands of times

Three months into the pandemic, Michigan’s largest power company, DTE Energy, began ramping up power shut-offs for customers behind on their bills. A regulatory system built to prioritize investors, not affordability, let it happen.

By Sarah Alvarez . 22 March 2022