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With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm.

Wind turbines are being built in ocean waters off the east and west coasts. But why don’t we see any in the Great Lakes? The gales of November are an example of how much potential the region has for wind energy – but public opposition is the biggest barrier.

Wind turbines are being built in ocean waters off the east and west coasts. But why don’t we see any in the Great Lakes? The gales of November are an example of how much potential the region has for wind energy – but public opposition is the biggest barrier.

Consumers Energy is increasing its rate for afternoon electricity use by 50%.

Despite the pandemic, it’s been a good year for small-scale solar developers in the state. “We've been super busy. This is the busiest year we've ever…

Reporters and activists have been piecing together information on a couple of political organizations funded by Consumer's Energy. Those organizations...

Consumers Energy wants to stop buying renewable energy from outside sources. Under the federal Public Utilities Regulator Policy Act (PURPA), state...

Consumers Energy plans to become more environmentally friendly – while keeping customer bills stable.The company rolled out its “Clean Energy Breakthrough…

Most of us don't think about how much electricity costs at different times of the day. But the state's two largest utilities are planning to change that...

Ten years ago, Michigan’s residential electricity rates were below the national average. That is not true anymore.Today, Michigan’s ratepayers have the…