Hydrogen may be the “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree” of elements in nature, but it has the potential to power the world… if we can get the technology right.
State laws and regulations continue to drive the scope and speed of clean car adoption related measures nationwide.
Eco- and flight-friendly powerline installation proposed near airport in northern lower Michigan.
Before you see red at the pump, take a few moments to understand gas price components and potential relief options.
Now is the time to let the federal government know what you think about policy changes for how FERC will consider future natural gas projects.
Officials must read more than “tea leaves” to fully understand how Michigan’s medical and recreational cannabis industries will impact the state’s energy grid.
Moving on all fronts, Trump administration has several ways to affect environmental regulations and policy.
There is likely little a Trump administration could do to stem the growth of renewable forms of energy.
New Michigan legislation makes it easier and more affordable for local governments to initiate energy efficiency programs at public facilities and operations.
United States Supreme Court upholds rule allowing energy users to be paid for not using energy during peak times.
Michigan's Legislators should consider the increasingly positive business case for supporting the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard before acting to roll it back or eliminate it outright.
Changes in Michigan net metering laws should be based on actual data, not conjecture.
Recent studies confirm renewables and efficiency technologies leading the way toward our energy future.
Michigan’s governor looks to advance state’s energy policies but faces push back from the Legislature.
Court requires MSPC to reconsider its decision permitting a gas pipeline and to comply with the Michigan Environmental Protection Act.
EPA decides to regulate coal ash as solid waste, but not as hazardous waste.
The Michigan Legislature attempted to add burning solid waste within the definition of “renewable energy."
Public comments on proposed new EPA greenhouse gas rules raise new issues, so agency seeks comments on those issues.
Michigan's energy efficiency scorecard shows an improved score over 2013, but state maintained is 12th place ranking nationally.
Shale gas provides the US with a competitive advantage over other nations, but risks exist that may limit that advantage, according to Chairman and CEO of BASF.
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