energy

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.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/16

Public Process for Informing Michigan’s Energy Future Kicks Off

The public input process announced in Gov. Rick Snyder’s Special Message on Energy and the Environment kicks off today with the launch of a new Web site and the schedule for seven public forums around the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/27

Gov. Snyder Delivers Special Message On Energy, Environment

Gov. Rick Snyder has released a new energy and environmental policy blueprint that calls for stepped-up production of natural gas in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/28

Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center on the Lake Muskegon shoreline. Grand Valley State University photo.

MAREC Hosting Live Webcast Of Gov. Snyder’s Energy, Environment Message

Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center will host a live webcast Wednesday, Nov. 28 of Gov. Rick Snyder’s message on Michigan’s vision for energy and the environment.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/26

Event Notices From November 21-25

The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/25

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. (Getty Images/Luke Sharrett and Joe Raedle)

CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney Duke It Out Over Energy And Health Care

The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.

2012/10/15

CBS Local Presidential Forum Obama/Romney: Square Off Over Education and Energy

Today on the CBS Local forum, Romney and Obama were asked: What will you do to make the U.S. more energy independent?

2012/10/12

A man pumps gas in California (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Gas Prices Are The Government and Obama’s Fault

Americans continually hear that the president of the United States can do nothing about gas prices. John Hofmeister says that isn’t true. The doubled gas prices could have been avoided but no one in a political position who can do anything about the prices wants to do anything.

2012/10/10

Report: Utilities Should Offer Opt-Out On Smart Meters

Electronic devices that track electricity consumption without a meter reader going door to door are reliable and safe, but consumers should be allowed to opt out, according to a report written for Michigan utility regulators.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/07