ENERGY

Factorial Energy signs a joint development agreement with high-voltage traction solid-battery technology.

Tree Town joins a list of cities around the world recognized for their ambitious climate leadership and transparency with environmental action.

There may not be snow on the ground (yet), but given the temps the past few days, winter has certainly arrived in Metro Detroit.

DTE Energy on Thursday announced a plan to invest billions of dollars into Michigan’s electric grid following a summer of continuous power outages across Southeast Michigan.

The project’s goal is to provide 25 Detroit homes in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood with solar panel installation, upkeep and education.

The operator of a Michigan oil pipeline says it temporarily shut down Line 5 after protesters warned Enbridge that they planned to turn an emergency valve.

The city of Ann Arbor is launching a pilot program to help older adults better age in place in their homes.

Surging prices aren’t a result of anti-carbon policies so much as the outcome of a battered global economy on a bumpy road to recovery.

The sixth annual Energy Efficiency Day was Oct. 6, but you can still learn the benefits of saving energy.

Some of Metro Detroit already is receiving a portion of their power from existing DTE Energy solar parks and now the company is looking to expand its solar panel reach.

DTE Energy is doing its part to help curb climate change and now it’s inviting Metro Detroit families to do the same.

The air sampling program is currently underway and gathering both short-term and long-term air quality data, EGLE said. Meanwhile, the city of Kalamazoo is being forced to revisit a previously approved tax abatement for a massive expansion that is underway at Graphic Packaging’s Kalamazoo facility. The city commission previously approved a tax abatement for 12 years, and added contingencies for the tax abatement to be extended for that full term based on progress toward odor reduction. Now, after discussion of the issue at the the Sept. 7 Kalamazoo City Commission meeting, the city commission will consider a shorter, 5-year tax abatement for GPI at its 7 p.m. meting Monday, Sept. 20. The city commission set a public hearing on the updated proposed tax abatement at the regular, virtual meeting.

Ever feel like you’re not getting results from your workout? Well don’t be discouraged, there are some tricks to make that exercise routine more effective. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler chatted with Host Jason Carr about the importance of breaking a sweat.

Consumers Energy has reached an agreement to purchase electricity from a solar energy project planned for the site of a former golf course in northwestern Michigan.

Storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday triggered power outages across the region.

Storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday are causing more power outages.

A team of U-M researchers set out to see if reusable products are truly sustainable.

WCC’s enrollment in the program will begin in 2023 and increase annually until 2029 when all of its electric power needs will be sourced through clean energy.

Sunday, June 6 is the second consecutive Ozone Action day and the third of the year in Southeast Michigan.

More than 20 family-friendly in-person and virtual events are scheduled from June 1-6 to commemorate the event, highlight sustainability and educate the community.

Friday is the first Ozone Action Day of 2021 in southeast Michigan. Elevated levels of ozone could cause problems for children, senior citizens and people with asthma.

From backyard barbecues to water sports, summer time is the time of year many Michiganders look forward to the most.

A mission to explore energy transport in space using a NASA suborbital sounding rocket launching from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia may provide a brief light show for residents of the eastern United States and Bermuda.

Sunday’s Tech Time segment included a look inside the Detroit Science Center’s new exhibit "Earth. Wind. Weather."

Sunday’s Tech Time segment includes information about how DTE is helping customers become energy efficient.

HOWELL, MI -- A medical sterilizing facility in Howell had unsafe levels of a carcinogenic gas emissions, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said Thursday. Officials found elevated concentrations of ethylene oxide gas at Centurion Medical Products, a facility located at 301 Catrell Drive and owned by Medline Industries, Inc., the state said in an April 22 news release. The gas is used to sterilize equipment used in the healthcare industry, but is also considered a human carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency. At very high levels in the air, the gas can cause immediate health effects like headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and respiratory irritation. A public meeting may also be scheduled in May through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Livingston County Health Department to inform residents in the area.

Earth Day is all about showing our love for the planet we live on and all who inhabit it.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is commemorating Earth Day on Thursday by announcing the state’s plan to shift to renewable energy.

Earth Day is coming: Mark your calendars for April 22.

The City of Ann Arbor has partnered with Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels and DTE Energy to give home energy efficiency kits to around 260 homebound households served by Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels.

LANSING, Mich. – A group looking into ways to meet energy needs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is expected to discuss its recommendations during an online public meeting. Energy Task Force will hold its final meeting Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. On Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm who currently serves on President Joe Biden’s cabinet as secretary of energy will make an appearance. AdFlashpoint 3/14/21: Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm, county leaders to weigh in on crucial issuesRead more:

Over the last few years, Michigan officials have been at odds with the company Enbridge, who owns and operates Line 5 -- a major oil pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac. AdOn Friday, March 12, the Michigan Public Service Commission introduced the state’s new Propane Security Plan. Though the closure of Line 5 appears to be a “when” issue for Michigan officials, Enbridge officials in January said they have no intention of closing the pipeline. AdOn Nov. 24, 2020, Enbridge filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Michigan, challenging the state’s attempt to revoke the 1953 easement. Enbridge officials argued that shutting down Line 5 is “improper and unlawful,” and that disrupting the oil flow would negatively impact U.S. and Canadian residents and businesses.

This combination of cooler outdoor temperatures and higher energy use is expected to drive monthly energy bills higher than last year. If Michigan experiences a typical winter, customers will spend, on average, $65 more over the six-month heating season compared to the same six-month period last year. AdThe company offers tools and tips to help customers improve energy efficiency and cut heating costs while staying comfortable and safe this winter. AdConsumers be awareDTE will never call you or come to your door asking to see your natural gas bill. Natural gas is safe and reliable, but like other fuels, it can produce carbon monoxide if it doesn’t burn completely.

Unlike Texas, Michigan does not operate on its own, independent power grid. It is part of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) grid, but wait -- it gets more complicated.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The City of Ann Arbor is asking the public for input regarding energy and water usage in commercial and multifamily buildings. A goal of the draft ordinance is to help building owners find opportunities to increase the energy and water efficiency of their buildings, according to a release from the city. Currently, energy and water usage in buildings account for 68% of community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, the release states. “The ordinance will help improve the energy and water efficiency particularly in large buildings across Ann Arbor. The draft ordinance was developed by the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) and a community task force.

Biden is expected to pick his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation and Granholm as energy secretary. On Saturday, Dec. 19, Biden officially announced his nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy while introducing appointees for his new climate and energy teams. Governor Granholm is just like the state she led so effectively for eight years: hard-working, resilient, and forward-thinking. I’m honored that President-elect @joeBiden has placed his faith in me as his Energy Secretary nominee. Governor Granholm also knows better than anyone how to make sure working people and organized labor are included in the clean energy transition.

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduced the individuals nominated and appointed to their climate and energy team at an event on Saturday, Dec. 19. On Tuesday, a report from CNN indicated that Biden would nominate former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. Progressives, energy lobbyists, environmental groups and auto workers welcomed Biden’s choice of popular former Mayor Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary. Jennifer Granholm for energy secretary and former Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy as leader of domestic climate efforts also were met with general applause. Biden is also tapping environmental lawyer and Obama administration official Brenda Mallory to run the Council on Environmental Quality, the president-elect announced Thursday.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has named Ann Arbor small business owner Breanne Stuart as an 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Champion. She was honored with the award at SBAM’s recent Leadership Council event after demonstrating a commitment to reducing energy waste. Stuart, who opened her business in 2008, worked with SBAM’s Energy Solutions program to have an energy assessment completed on her business. Given her swift action and clear commitment to reducing energy waste, Breanne is an exemplary recipient for our 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Champion award.”The Small Business Association of Michigan is an organization with over 28,000 small business owner members. The SBAM Energy Solutions program is offered in partnership with DTE Energy to help Michigan’s small businesses with enhanced energy management services.

Climate change was the focus of one of the sections during the final presidential debate Thursday night as it was the first time voters were able to hear from both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on their records and plans to combat climate change. The Trust Index team is labeling this “be careful” because it depends on the number the President is using. Biden on climate change timelineFinally, one more from Biden on the climate change timeline. “We don’t have much time, we’re going to pass the point of no return, return the next eight to 10 years,” he said. More fact checks from the final presidential debate:Presidential Town Hall fact checks from the Trust Index:First Presidential debate fact checks from the Trust Index:

DETROIT Michigan regulators have rejected a suburban Detroit county's plan to convert state waters into an open-air sewage treatment lagoon. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said Friday it had denied Macomb County's application to place the structure at the end of the Chapaton Retention Treatment Basin. Among them: removing illicit sewer connections, addressing failing septic systems and filtering stormwater tributaries to the Chapaton Retention Treatment Basin through upstream green infrastructure projects. Officials said they also had concerns about a potential public nuisance created by an open-air sewage lagoon so close to existing residences, boat launches and a marina. Read more: Looking for coronavirus (COVID-19) clues in Macomb Countys raw sewage

One of the simplest ways to save money and energy at home is to swap out bulbs for ENERGY STAR certified LEDs. Homeowners can save about 10% of their total energy bills by sealing air leaks first, followed by adding insulation. Check your air filter every month, especially during months of heavy use. Seal off air leaks with foil faced tape rather than duct tape. For more low and no-cost tips to help you manage your energy use and lower your energy bill, click here.

ANN ARBOR The city of Ann Arbor has announced that water customers can now use a free online tool -- called AquaHawk -- to help track their water consumption and receive alerts via text, phone or email. Only one account per customer number should be added. Those with multiple accounts with the same customer number will be linked within 24 hours. In addition to tracking usage, customers will also be notified of any detected leaks and when they are about to exceed their preferred water consumption limit. Contact customer service at the city of Ann Arbor at 734.794.6320 or customerservice@a2gov.org Like what youre reading?

ANN ARBOR During its June 1 meeting, Ann Arbor City Council unanimously adopted the A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan aimed at helping the entire community achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The plan stems from a climate emergency declaration by City Council on Nov. 4, 2019 that asked staff to craft a comprehensive carbon neutrality plan to be achieved in partnership with the community. It necessitates bold, ambitious and immediate action," Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor said in a statement. Over the last several months, our amazing staff came together with community members, organizations and experts to craft the A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan. With todays vote, Ann Arbor has committed to do its part, to do the hard, transformative work to meet our carbon neutrality goals."

This article is sponsored by DTE EnergyHost Tati Amare talked to Trevor Lauer, the President and COO of DTE Energy about the expansion of renewable energy with General Motors in Southeast Michigan. General Motors has partnered with DTE Energy to sign up 100% of their electricity usage in Southeast Michigan for renewable energy under the MI Green Power program. Their usage could be compared to 100 homes using renewable energy. DTE customers can also contribute to the MI Green Power program by signing up to receive up to 15% renewable energy in their homes. To join MI Green Power to support renewable energy and learn how changing your energy source can help the environment visit dteeneegy.com/migreenpowerWatch the video to learn more about how you can help the planet by using renewable energy in your home.

Did you realize DTE Energy is pro-renewable energy -- and has a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? The energy company says it’s doing as much as it can, as fast as it can, to provide its customers and the state of Michigan with clean energy that’s affordable and reliable. In the next decade, DTE will triple its renewable energy assets, generating enough energy from wind and solar to power more than 1.3 million homes with clean energy. The energy company’s renewable investments have been the catalyst for 4,000 clean energy jobs in the state, DTE officials said. Renewable energy goes beyond the energy industry.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared Monday July 15th to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. An air quality alert is in effect for Monroe County and surrounding areas. Here is the forecast:Air Quality AlertSt. Clair-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Port Huron, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 347 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2019 ...Air Quality Alert in effect for Monday July 15th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared Monday July 15th to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. For further information, please see the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy page at http://www.deqmiair.org

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MGLE) has issued the first Air Quality Alert - or Ozone Action Day - for Monroe County this season. That is due, in part, to the actions that residents take on Ozone Action days, giving credence to one of SEMCOG's key messages - that individual actions taken by many can make a difference. The following tips are suggested to help keep the air clean through the Air Quality Alert:Delay mowing your lawn until evening or the next day. The action day is in effect for the following Michigan counties: St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline-powered lawn equipment and using charcoal lighter fluid.