renewable energy

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Tuesday to sign legislation setting a goal for Michigan to generate 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2040.

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Controversial bills in the Michigan House would give state regulators the power to zone land for certain solar and wind projects.

Michigan met 25% of its electricity needs with a combination of renewable sources and reducing energy waste last year.

The city-commissioned report from 5LakesEnergy consulting group says the city can hit its target of 100% renewable power by 2030, but it will be tricky.

Michigan is not taking advantage of a USDA grant and loan program for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.

The Lansing Board of Water and Light plans to spend $750 million on solar, wind, and battery storage. When complete by 2027, it will add 650 megawatts of clean energy, amounting to 58% of total power generation.

The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen.

New legislation would require Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to add 2,500 MW of energy storage, likely in the form of grid-scale batteries, by the year 2030.

Renewable energy such as solar and wind are well known, but without efficient systems such as geothermal, energy is wasted.