LANSING - The National Wildlife Federation announced Monday that it had sued to block operation of the oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac, arguing the federal permits for the pipeline were improper. The group has sued the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to have it revoke the permits it issued in 2013
LANSING - Sen. Mike Nofs told Gongwer News Service on Monday that he had met with several groups to work out a negotiation on competitive bidding as it relates to energy policy before his Senate Energy and Technology Committee, with hopes the parties can come to an agreement soon and the bills move out of
EAST LANSING - Michigan’s Governor challenged the State’s energy providers in March 2015 by calling for 40 percent of the state’s power to come from a combination of renewable energy and energy waste reduction. More natural gas use alongside an increase in renewable energy sources is envisioned for Michigan’s energy future. Additionally, there has been
DETROIT - Imagine a morning commute where your car alerts you of potholes and the nearest available parking spot, pays for parking automatically and signals your office to brew a fresh cup of coffee, turn on your computer and adjust the thermostat to your preferred temperature. These visions could be closer than you think thanks
LANSING - The Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee continued to hear testimony on its energy policy on Thursday, with much coming from those who had hoped the proposal would maintain the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard and from schools participating in electric choice concerned about increased energy costs. Ray Telman with the Michigan Schools Energy
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is going green on May 18 to delve into the topic of Green Technology. And Kermit the Frog won’t be the MC. Green Technology, what it means and how it pertains to individuals and businesses to be exact. Many high-impact advances are being found in alternative energy, high efficiency appliances, home/building automation, modern building materials, and high-tech planning. aimWest has assembled a panel
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday began proceedings to establish updated avoided costs for rate-regulated electric utilities under a federal law, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, which allows certain small power producers to sell their electricity to utilities. In the case (case U-18089), the PSC had ordered last October that its
JACKSON - Consumers Energy is making good on a five-year commitment to Michigan businesses, announcing this week that it has spent over $1 billion in less than a year with employers based in the Great Lakes State. “By investing in our home state of Michigan, we are helping businesses grow. That leads to our state
AUBURN HILLS - Google will integrate its self-driving technology into some new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, marking the first time Google has worked directly with an automaker. The announcement, made Tuesday, will more than double Google’s current fleet of self-driving test vehicles. Engineering responsibilities will be shared based on each company’s respective expertise. FCA
ANN ARBOR - India's illegal battery recycling industry could be exposing some residents in Delhi to airborne lead levels two-to-eight times higher than their neighbors and well above recommended health guidelines, University of Michigan researchers have found. Using sophisticated microscopic equipment and a lot of detective work, U-M School of Public Health researchers were able
