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Over this past summer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy named a new chief climate officer. Alessandra Carreon was named to the position over the summer after serving on the Michigan Public Service commission. It is a challenging time to try and follow through on adaptation and resiliency policies. Alessandra will discuss how EGLE is proceeding and what the goal is by the end of the Whitmer Administration at the end of 2026 with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

The Trump Administration is ordering a coal-fired power plant in west Michigan to remain open another three months—just as a previous order was expiring. Colin Jackson has more.

On November 4, voters will decide who they want to serve as mayor of the City of Milan. Incumbent Mayor Ed Kolar is seeking his third term. He’s up against Laura Russeau, a longtime advocate and community organizer who ran for Milan City Council two years ago. Kolar joined WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor to talk about his experience and accomplishments on the job thus far and why he should remain in office.

The University of Michigan’s first solar arrays that are part of a major green energy expansion are now online. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is deploying its solar energy unit today for the A2Zero Green Fair. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was joined by clean energy leaders this morning to talk about the negative impacts the Trump administration actions are having on the industry in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan is joining over a dozen other states in suing the U.S. Department of Energy over a policy directive sent out earlier this year. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor City Council has made a significant step towards its A2Zero initiative as the Green Rental Housing Ordinance and the formation of the Sustainability Commission have been given the green light. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council is likely to vote on an ordinance establishing green rental regulations and the merging of two commissions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Despite uncertainties at the state and federal level, the City of Ann Arbor continues the push toward a more sustainable energy future. Back in November, voters approved creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The municipally owned utility will supplement the existing services from DTE Energy and seeks to use 100% renewable power. There is a lot of work to be done, but the city is moving the project forward. Where does it stand now and what comes next? WEMU's David Fair found out in a conversation with Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.