Michigan
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Nuclear
The hottest trend in nuclear power: Reopening shuttered plants
The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan just closed a $1.5B federal loan to reopen, the latest in a push to restart retired nuclear plants amid rising power demand.By Eric Wesoff .
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Clean energy laws and funding fuel Michigan jobs and economic growth, new study says
The report estimates Michigan families will save an average of $297 a year on their energy bill by 2030 and $713 a year by 2040 compared to if these policies were not enacted.By Kyle Davidson .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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