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Kent County, Michigan Signs Agreement for RNG
The board of the Kent County Department of Public Works in Michigan signed an agreement with Anaergia Inc. and its partner, Continuus Materials to convert solid waste into renewable natural gas (RNG).
Michigan governor commits state to carbon neutrality
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan signed an Executive Order Sept. 23 creating the MI Healthy Climate Plan and committing the state to carbon neutrality by 2050.
Michigan bill would open state parks for EV charging
The Michigan state legislature on June 26 introduced a bill that would allow for electric vehicle charging stations to be installed on state parks and park-and-ride lots.
Lyft offsets Michigan game day-related emissions
Ride-sharing company Lyft recently partnered up with a carbon offset and renewable energy credit trading company to offset carbon emissions associated with travel for all University of Michigan football games this season.
Utility launches 100% RE program for big businesses
One of Michigan's largest utility's, Consumers Energy, on Sept. 22 announced a new program to help large businesses be powered 100% by renewable energy.
Michigan manufacturer utilizes PACE to save $1.6M
Global manufacturer Heller Machine Tools is expected lower energy bills this year as a result of a recently deployed series of updates, including the replacement of more than 30 rooftop HVAC units at its U.S. headquarters in Troy, Mich.
BASF, Steelcase make industrial case for efficiency
Energy savings measures recently taken at a BASF Corp. facility in Michigan have played a role in the creation of about 100 new jobs a year, according to a recent Crain's Detroit Business article outlining the efficiency efforts underway at corporations across the state.
PACE financing projects take off in Michigan
An energy efficiency overhaul of Detroit's historic Whitney Restaurant that includes heating, cooling, lighting, controls and window insulation was recently profiled as the first in the area to use financing from the Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
Michigan brewery wins energy reduction competition
BarFly Ventures, a Michigan restaurant and bar company, was awarded June 2 for its achievements in reducing energy and water use, notably stemming from a shift in management rather than the installation of new equipment.
Michigan's largest utility to be coal-free by 2040
"There is no sucker's choice between a healthy environment and a healthy economy, although it often gets framed that way," the CEO of Michigan's largest utility said May 16 in announcing a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.
Michigan energy reform maintains customer choice program, increased renewable energy mandate
Reaching a last-minute compromise, Michigan lawmakers on Dec. 15 passed long-sought-after reforms to the state's energy policies that will increase the renewable energy standard and maintain the retail electric choice program.
GM, DTE Energy complete 900-kW solar project
Utility holding company DTE Energy has completed the installation of a 900-kW solar array at one of General Motors' Detroit-area facilities.
Views from the top: How GM is transforming manufacturing with renewables, energy storage
With series of recent announcements, General Motors is proving that renewable energy can power American manufacturing. In this exclusive interview, GM's executive director of global environmental compliance and sustainability discusses the automaker's energy strategy and its vision for the future.
Energy efficiency initiatives help Michigan casino save 1.3 kWh, earn governor's recognition
After making a number of large-scale energy improvements, Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Mich., was recently selected as one of two finalists for the state's 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Awards.
Michigan utility celebrates 1st solar site, state's largest community project
Michigan may not be one of the highest ranked states for solar generation, but supportive policies and growing pressure from corporations may be moving the needle.
Ford announces massive facilities transformation, expects to cut energy use in half
Ford Motor Co. unveiled plans for a 10-year transformation of its Dearborn, Mich., facilities into a modernized campus featuring a building that will generate more energy than it uses.
Corporate renewable energy purchases taking hold in Michigan
Michigan is getting noticed for its moves to facilitate corporate renewable energy purchases.
DTE Electric rate request would lower bills for C&I customers
Under a rate request, commercial customers could see a 0.4% decrease and large industrial customers could experience an average cut of 5.6%.
