Author: Great Lakes Commission
Community solar gets bipartisan, bi-peninsular support. Big utilities say it’s a bad idea.
Solar projects that are smaller and locally owned get support from all kinds of Michiganders … from cities, the countryside, liberals and conservatives. So, why aren’t there more community solar projects here?
Amid backlash, solar company won’t build on state land
After initially inquiring about building part of a solar energy project on state land, RWE Clean Energy has instead partnered with the owners of adjacent private property.
Court of Appeals upholds $200 million assessment to repair mid-Michigan dams
In an unanimous decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals says a special assessment can be added to property taxes to fund the rebuilding of dams destroyed in a 2020 flood.
Stateside Podcast: Weird winter ducks and the people who love them
A discussion about the odd ducks that call Michigan home during the winter months.
How much ice will be on the Great Lakes this year? Forecasters make prediction.
A warm spell in February meant record low ice coverage on the Great Lakes at the end of last winter.