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Report: Renewable Energy Heating Up In Michigan
A new report finds that most of Michigan’s electricity providers are on pace to generate 10 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2015.
Police, DTE: Illegal Electrical Hookups Kill
Detroit police say twice in the last two weeks people were electrocuted when they climbed utility polls to conduct illegal energy hook ups.
Why It Matters: Michigan’s Ballot Proposals
Six contentious ballot proposals are before Michigan voters on Nov. 6, including several well-funded measures backed by special interest groups and five that would require amending the Michigan Constitution.
Declining ‘Smart Meter’ Could Cost Utility Customers
DTE Energy is proposing a one-time $87 charge and $15 monthly fees for customers who don’t want the new electronic meters.
Debate Over Renewable Energy Ballot Issue Heats Up
The debate over increasing Michigan’s renewable energy requirements is starting to heat up faster than a solar panel on a cloudless summer day.
Look For Some Money Back On Your Utility Bill
The Public Service Commission has ruled that DTE Energy and Consumers Energy will have to refund money collected to finance a special fund.
Michigan State University To Convert Waste To Energy
Michigan State University trustees Friday authorized construction of a $5 million device that will convert farm and dining hall waste to energy for campus buildings.
Michigan Landfill To Host Gas-to-Energy Conversion
In about a month, gas from Smiths Creek Landfill will be turned into usable electricity.
Scattered Power Outages In Metro Detroit
The utility’s outage map is showing that power is down for at least 2,500 homes and businesses in Ann Arbor.
Settlement Awarded From Suit Over Freezing Death
About $323,000 has been awarded to a hospital as part of a civil suit filed by the family of a Bay City man who froze to death after a power-limiting device was placed on his electricity meter because of unpaid bills.
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