Detroiters on the lower east side and downtown experienced temporary water discoloration due to valve operations at the Water Works Park treatment plant. While the water remained safe to drink, not all residents in the affected area of the city were notified.
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GLWA raises $280 million for water, sewer projects with bond sale
Fitch Ratings upgrades the Great Lakes Water Authority’s sewer bonds alongside new bond deal.
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Republican budget bill advances, slashes EV tax credits
Republicans in the Senate passed a bill that eliminates a tax on solar and wind projects but phases out renewable energy tax credits, a move that could spike utility bills and threaten hundreds of clean energy initiatives.
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Is Enbridge Line 5 shutdown effort a state or federal fight? Supreme Court to decide
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel argues her lawsuit against Enbridge belongs in a state courtroom.
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DTE, Consumers political contributions in crosshairs of Michigan ballot drive
Organizers say ballot measure is needed to break DTE, Consumers’ influence and improve reliability and affordability for Michigan ratepayers.
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Michigan climate work finds new life after Trump cuts with state support
Michigan’s decision to repurpose American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding empowers the MI Healthy Climate Fellows to continue their work after Trump administration slashes $400 million from AmeriCorps.
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Belleville hazardous waste expansion proposal met with safety concerns: ‘350,000 residents within 10-mile radius’
Wayne Disposal makes headlines for bringing in Manhattan Project nuclear waste, raising concerns about impacts to waterways and public health.
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Stellantis project in western Wayne County could worsen Lower River Rouge flooding: Conservationists
Destruction of more of the region’s scarce wetlands for a Stellantis auto parts hub in Van Buren Township may imperil wildlife and exacerbate flooding.
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What we’re reading: Drinking water runs yellow from some Detroit faucets
Severe storms left over 33,000 without power in Southeast Michigan Tuesday. DTE Energy names Joi Harris as its first female CEO.
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DTE, Consumers could influence utility regulator appointment, advocacy groups warn
Environmental and ratepayer advocacy groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s expected decision not to reappoint Commissioner Alessandra Carreon is a setback for renewable energy and public engagement.