Category: Michigan
State regulators warn Consumers Energy to plan for smart grid technology or risk some revenue
The Michigan Public Service Commission has warned Consumers Energy it risks not getting all of its rate increase requests approved, if it fails to include modeling of a technology called Virtual Power Plants — a clean, cost-saving technology — in its planning.
Jocelyn Benson: Ban Michigan utility spending to influence politicians
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to stop DTE and Consumers from spending to influence or elect politicians. âWe’re going to end the conflict of interest,â she said….
Michigan kids miss a lot of school. Rural districts trying to change that
Michigan has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in the Midwest. In rural southwest Michigan, districts are using research-backed tactics to get kids in class….
As Michigan falls further behind, some ask: Time to overhaul high school?
With college readiness low and absenteeism high, education groups say Michigan is overdue for a change in high school graduation standards…
Listen: Scientists work to reintroduce whitefish to Michigan’s rivers
Interlochen Public Radio joined scientists as they worked to reintroduce whitefish to the Jordan River….