Author: Clean Technica
A Change in Power, Part 3: Storing energy to use later
Solar and wind energy are sporadic sources of power. Even with enough production to power the entire state of Michigan, storage is needed to keep supply steady with demand. Batteries alone won’t suffice.
Easter egg rituals and a colorful past
This Easter weekend brings a contemporary wave of Easter egg hunts, rolls and celebrations across northern Michigan, with ties to the past. Why have these rituals endured?
A Change in Power, Part 2: Keeping the lights on
The reliability of electric power and the resilience of the grid are major obstacles to the transition to clean energy as Michigan law requires. The mostly wood and wire grid in some places is a century old.
Army Corps to fast track review of Line 5 tunnel project
The federal review of the Line 5 tunnel project will be sped up through new emergency procedures under an executive order from President Donald Trump.
A Change in Power: Higher demand, aging infrastructure, and severe storms challenge Michigan’s grid
We’re using more power, some of the electric grid is a century old, and severe storms caused by climate change are battering the distribution system, all while trying to make the transition to renewable power and clean energy.