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Utility companies in northern Michigan are working to put more power lines underground
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events across the U.S. Lines buried underground are significantly more reliable than overhead power lines. But only about a... Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events…...
Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) Researchers and road crews across Michigan are turning recycled tires into rubber‑modified asphalt that holds up better in freeze‑thaw cycles. Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads A longstanding environmental problem in Michigan and elsewhere − massive…...
States across the Midwest are fighting over this Michigan coal plant
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (109+ words) Energy regulators as far away as South Dakota are resisting having to pay to keep a coal-burning power plant in Michigan operating. States across the Midwest are fighting over this Michigan coal plant Port Sheldon Township — The coal pile at…...
Helicopter with a hoop is helping track Michigan water shortage issues
4+ mon, 20+ hour ago (99+ words) Don't be fooled by the Great Lakes. Water isn't always abundant in Michigan, and a helicopter with a magnetic hoop is trying to figure out why. Helicopter with a hoop is helping track Michigan water shortage issues A low-flying helicopter…...
Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1385+ words) In the middle of a five-day power outage brought on by an early spring storm, Woody Gontina’s house appeared to be the only one on his street that still had its lights on. At the time, Gontina had just installed…...
How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1415+ words) When Krystal Steward started knocking on her neighbors’ doors in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2021, to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, she was met with a lot of blank stares. She was new to the issues herself, she said. But…...
Michigan resort expansion plans collide with push to open hydro reservoir
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1684+ words) Boyne River dam at center of public access debate BOYNE FALLS, MI — Can there be a private lake on a public river? Boyne Mountain is betting yes. Over the past few years, the Northern Michigan four-season resort has pressed ahead…...
Rural Michigan township rejects DTE solar energy proposal for 3 square miles
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1006+ words) Rural community voices concerns over massive DTE solar project, and they were heard IOSCO TWP., MI — A large crowd of residents opposed to DTE Energy’s proposed solar energy project on more than 1,800 acres — that’s nearly 3 square miles — erupted in applause…...
Northern Michigan data center idea scrapped following community rejection
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) KALKASKA, Mich. – A company that sought a data center development in Kalkaska County announced it is dropping the concept after clear opposition from the community. Geologist Matt Rine said he is ending his pursuit of a data center in Kalkaska…...
Waterfront revival gains steam with boost from Michigan budget
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (1068+ words) ELBERTA, MI — A long-awaited plan to redevelop the historic railroad ferry terminal grounds in the village of Elberta is gaining traction with a $1.75 million boost from state lawmakers. Tucked inside Michigan’s new $81 billion fiscal 2026 budget is funding to help the…...