Bridge Michigan | Justin Carpenter October 27 Michigan is in the midst of big moves to solidify its transition to clean energy, with several pieces of legislation that would codify the MI Healthy Climate Plan, with a goal of the state’s electric grid running on 60 percent clean energy by 2030 and 100 percent by 2040,ContinueContinue reading “Opinion | In Michigan, clean energy and agriculture are allies, not enemies”
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Clean energy legislation in Michigan promises new jobs, saved lives, and billions in federal investments
Detroit Metro Times | Steve Neavling August 10 The bills set new carbon emission standards and expand access to alternative energy sources Legislation aimed at addressing climate change in Michigan would create tens of thousands of new jobs, prevent approximately 1,000 premature deaths, reduce energy costs for families, and generate billions of dollars in newContinueContinue reading “Clean energy legislation in Michigan promises new jobs, saved lives, and billions in federal investments”
Senate committee advances bill allowing farmers to rent land for solar arrays
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson September 14 Members of the Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee on Thursday voted to advance legislation that would allow farmers to rent out their land for solar energy generation while still participating in the state’s farmland and open space preservation program. Senate Bill 277, introduced by state Sen. KristenContinueContinue reading “Senate committee advances bill allowing farmers to rent land for solar arrays “
Michigan leads the country in clean energy jobs, new report says
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson July 27 Climate advocates report that Michigan is leading the country in a clean energy jobs boom, creating more than 15,800 jobs in the past year. According to a report from Climate Power, a communications firm focused on building support for climate action, Michigan has the greatest number of clean energyContinueContinue reading “Michigan leads the country in clean energy jobs, new report says”