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Detroit's city council is divided over plans for utility-scale solar arrays in neighborhoods

In a meeting this week, Detroit councilmembers raised questions over plan for solar fields and criticize DTE Energy’s opposition to community solar.

By Brian Allnut . 12 July 2024
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The Midwest’s grid operator is planning a massive new transmission buildout. Will it be enough?

The “Tranche 2” portfolio focuses on adding 765 kilovolt transmission “highways” across the region, while some stakeholders question whether it’s enough.

By Frank Jossi . 6 March 2024
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Republicans and Democrats want community solar. Why won’t Michigan legislators enable it?

Advocates say big utilities wield their influence in Lansing to maintain control over renewable energy.

By Brian Allnut . 7 December 2023
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As Detroit solar plan advances, community activists are wary

Detroit's mayor calls the plan a bold step on climate change; community members want to make sure they reap the benefits.

By Nina Ignaczak . 17 November 2023
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New community center provides Detroit neighborhood with a climate refuge

A flood-prone community center in the eastside neighborhood was replaced by a solar-powered facility — now on higher ground — that aims to be a central hub in case of climate emergencies.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 30 October 2023
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Commentary: Clean energy is the most efficient, affordable option for all Michiganders

The Inflation Reduction Act provides a transformative opportunity for Michigan to move toward a healthier, more affordable, and safer future, guest commentators write.

By Charles Hua . 13 October 2023
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Environmental justice activists issue a call to ‘wage love,’ work toward building an environmentally just Detroit

The panel worked to define a vision for the city amid a growing climate crisis, unjust environmental policies, widespread power outages, floods, air pollution from wildfires, and industry.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 27 September 2023
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Utility’s ‘arbitrary’ cap is squeezing solar in southwest Michigan

Lawmakers and advocates call on state legislators to reconsider a 2016 law that replaced net metering with more restrictive options.

By Kari Lydersen . 31 August 2023
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New settlement agreement aims to put spotlight on DTE-linked dark money

Advocates say it’s a great first step, but more needs to be done.

By Tom Perkins . 28 August 2023
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How a climate-fueled disaster led a native Detroiter to a career helping her neighbors

Eastside Community Network helped Meghan Richards find assistance after historic rainfall flooded her basement. Now she’s helping ECN organize resilience hubs to support her community as climate change intensifies weather in the region.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 25 August 2023

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Detroit's city council is divided over plans for utility-scale solar arrays in neighborhoods

The Midwest’s grid operator is planning a massive new transmission buildout. Will it be enough?

Republicans and Democrats want community solar. Why won’t Michigan legislators enable it?

As Detroit solar plan advances, community activists are wary

New community center provides Detroit neighborhood with a climate refuge

Commentary: Clean energy is the most efficient, affordable option for all Michiganders

Environmental justice activists issue a call to ‘wage love,’ work toward building an environmentally just Detroit

Utility’s ‘arbitrary’ cap is squeezing solar in southwest Michigan

New settlement agreement aims to put spotlight on DTE-linked dark money

How a climate-fueled disaster led a native Detroiter to a career helping her neighbors