Critics: Proposed charge could pull plug on clean energy growth
A proposed new grid charge leveled at small solar and wind projects in legislation on the Michigan Senate floor could derail growth in the state’s net metering program…
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Tesla sues Gov. Rick Snyder, AG Bill Schuette to sell cars in Michigan
Tesla, unlike other automakers, sells its cars directly to consumers through company-owned stores in other states. EDITOR’S NOTE: The ability to transition to electric vehicles that can more…
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First Nations across North America sign treaty alliance against the oilsands
The thunderous pounding of Indigenous drums echoed in the air on Thursday as more than 50 Indigenous nations across North America rallied together to sign a historic, pan-continental…
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WKZO: Energy bills stuck while planet heats up
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — The Michigan Legislature has been wrestling with a new energy reform package most of this session.
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August Ties July for Hottest Month
Record-breaking temperature trends raise concerns as August 2016 ties July for hottest month on record.
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New fact sheet highlights dangers of climate change in wake of hottest July on record
LANSING – Today, the Michigan Climate Action Network released a fact sheet detailing the impacts of climate change on Michigan’s recreational industry and natural resources. July was the hottest month…
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NASA: Last month was Earth’s hottest in recorded history
WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth just broiled to its hottest month in recorded history, according to NASA. Even after the fading of a strong El Nino, which spikes global…
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Midwest Energy News: Wind and solar could meet nearly all Midwest energy needs by 2050, researcher says
As lawmakers debate relatively modest renewable energy standards across the Midwest — or seek to halt them all together — clean energy groups, public officials and California researchers…
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Ypsilanti City Council expresses opposition to ‘attack’ on state’s solar energy industry
YPSILANTI, MI — The city of Ypsilanti, one of the nation’s leaders in per capita solar energy production, is expressing its opposition to a Republican-drafted bill that opponents…
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MIRS: 100% Renewable Energy by ’50
The Senate Energy and Technology Committee has not scheduled any additional hearings on the energy reform package as of Monday as Chair Mike NOFS (R-Battle Creek) awaits the finishing of more technical…
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