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Commentary: Don’t let Michigan’s weatherization funds go to waste
Michigan has millions of dollars for weatherization assistance that could go unspent and therefore be lost by a deadline of June 30 of this year.By Laura Sherman .
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New case study, federal assistance boost ‘smart neighborhood’ concept in Highland Park
A report from the Union of Concerned Scientists and Parker Village detailed the feasibility of using a microgrid to power the Michigan community.By Rukiya Colvin .
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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 .
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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 .
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What’s next for Michigan’s stride to clean energy?
James Gignac of the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses forthcoming changes from Michigan utilities and the state's climate solutions journey.By Rukiya Colvin .
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While electric cars clean up the roads, neighbors of auto plants still hit by pollution
Recent research looks to challenge the inequity that comes with electric vehicle production.By Rukiya Colvin .
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What’s next for the Line 5 court battles?
Michigan Democrats have just one legal track left in their fight to decommission Line 5, which has transported oil under the Straits of Mackinac for decades.By Laina G. Stebbins .
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As automakers go electric, Detroit group wants to ensure other modes aren’t forgotten
The future of Michigan mobility: autonomous rideshare vehicles, e-bikes, and propane-powered vehicles?By Rukiya Colvin .
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During tough times, C-PACE financing offers more potential ever, experts say
Michigan examples showcase the potential of commercial property-assessed clean energy financing to help companies with retrofits and refinancing. Hospitality companies, in particular, used the tool as pandemic lifelines.By Kari Lydersen .
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University of Michigan comes to Detroit’s east side with inaugural ‘Sustainability Clinic’
Technical support from students and professors will combine with “local wisdom” from residents and local organizations to create solutions to Detroit’s climate issues.By Rukiya Colvin .
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