The bills would offer utility rebates for solar and battery storage and require operators to recognize those systems as grid assets. Low-income customers would receive higher incentives.
Posted inAccountability
Michigan executives renew call for accelerated fed, state clean up of toxic sediment in the Detroit River
Many Detroiters still view the Detroit River as a natural resource that’s too polluted to enjoy.
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States are passing strong PFAS laws. What can Michigan’s legislature do?
Laws percolating in Michigan would target the chemicals’ use in consumer goods, strengthen the regulatory framework and make cleanup easier to finance.
Posted inCommunity
New Era Detroit’s Hood 2 Hood Program aims to reach youth with outdoor recreation opportunities
Singing, dancing, and chanting while passing through the streets are common occurrences at community events.
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Study: Race must be a factor in combating air pollution
If the U.S. tries to cut greenhouse gases based on income or other factors instead of race, communities of color could suffer more.
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OPINION: How one of Detroit’s biggest polluters gets a massive tax break… for ‘not polluting’
Marathon saves many times its penalties every year on sales and property taxes via the state’s Air Pollution Control Exemption program.
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Dismay as Michigan hands out millions of dollars in ‘low carbon’ grants for gas projects
Two-thirds of the money went to support expansion of natural gas and biogas infrastructure.
Posted inCommunity
Detroit’s Boston-Edison homeowners balance historic restoration and energy efficiency
The tradeoff between architectural detail and energy efficiency is a common one for owners of historic homes.
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What does the Supreme Court’s wetland ruling mean for Michigan?
Michigan’s wetlands may fare better than most because of strong state regulations, but lower federal protections still pose a risk.