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GUIDE: How Detroiters can prepare for flooding
A guide to help Detroit homeowners and renters protect their homes from flooding, including emergency alerts, damage claims, and safety tips.
Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts
Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.
Can a proactive plan tame asthma in Detroit?
In Detroit, where asthma rates are among the highest in the nation, researchers and doctors are pioneering new therapies to modernize treatment. This chronic disease impacts nearly every American family…
Affordable clean energy in Ann Arbor: Can a city-created utility deliver?
Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility, backed by voters, aims to empower residents and businesses with solar, battery storage, and geothermal energy access, eliminating upfront costs while staying linked to DTE’s…
GUIDE: Resources to help Detroit residents travel to medical care
In Detroit, lack of transportation leaves patients vulnerable, but new initiatives aim to bridge the gap. St. Patrick Senior Center, Rides to Care, and DDOT Now offer crucial rides to…
Solar training academy aims to make Detroiters ‘energy leaders’
The Solar Intelligence Training Academy, a workforce development program launched in June, is designed to equip Detroit residents with skills in solar technology, environmental justice, and sustainable energy.
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The IRS will send your church or school a check. The deadline is May 15.
Tax-exempt organizations in Michigan that installed solar panels, EV chargers, or other clean energy equipment in 2025 can claim federal rebates worth 30%-70% of project costs. The filing deadline is May 15, 2026.
Is your air safe? A guide to cumulative pollution impact in Southwest Detroit
Bills introduced the Michigan Legislature would require the state’s environmental regulator to conduct cumulative impact assessments. What does this mean for environmentally burdened Southwest Detroit?
What to know about freezing pipes in Metro Detroit
As Metro Detroit faces prolonged cold, plumbers report a rise in frozen and burst pipes, urging homeowners to act. Insulating exposed pipes and letting faucets drip overnight can prevent costly damage.
How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to monitor progress and safeguard against lead exposure.
Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know
As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes, driven by AI’s soaring demands, communities face a dual reality: economic growth and environmental challenges.
