December 23, 2024

Michigan

Newkirk Electric Associates
Michigan PSC OKs CMS Plan to End Coal Use by 2025
Regulators approved an agreement that will end CMS Energy’s use of coal-fired generation by 2025 and boost development of renewables and storage.
Entergy
Beyond Nuclear Leads Protest of Palisades’ Potential Reopening
A group led by the Beyond Nuclear campaign have asked Gov. Whitmer to abandon a strategy to get Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Power Plant generating again.
Michigan Tech
Study: Old Mines Can Host New Pumped Storage
Michigan Tech researchers find that nearly 1000 abandoned and flooded mines in the U.S. have the potential to become long-term pumped storage facilities.
Entergy
Michigan House OKs Nuclear Feasibility Study
Alarmed by the closing of the Palisades nuclear plant, Michigan lawmakers voted to require a study on the future feasibility of nuclear power in the state.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Adding EV Chargers to State Parks
Michigan will install EV chargers at 12 of the state's most popular parks, the start of a multi-year effort to offer charging at most of the state’s 100+ parks.
Gov. Whitmer
Whitmer Outlines Final Carbon-neutral Plan for Mich.
Michigan's final proposed Healthy Climate Plan includes funding for climate mitigation efforts in economically disadvantage communities.
Entergy
Federal Aid Likely Too Late to Save Palisades, Diablo Canyon Nukes
The Department of Energy’s lifeline to struggling nuclear generators appears unlikely to save the next three units scheduled to retire.
CTN
Ann Arbor Using Federal Funds for Solar Panels
Ann Arbor officials voted to use the largest portion of its $24 million federal stimulus money to fund solar panels on as many as 18 municipal buildings.
Consumers Energy
Consumers Threatens to Hold off Closing Mich. Coal Plants
Consumers Energy has warned it may drop its plan to close its coal-fired plants by 2025 unless the Michigan PSC ensures it can replace them with gas.
Connexus Energy
Report: Michigan Needs 4 GW of Energy Storage
Michigan is behind many others in developing electric storage and should start taking steps to develop 4 GW by 2040, according to a new state report.

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