energy

Gas prices are skyrocketing; there is also raging debate over data centers and the shift to a more renewable energy future is being set back. Jennifer Granholm has helped shape energy policy as the former Governor of Michigan and as the U.S. Energy Secretary in the Biden Administration. She shared her perspective in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters CEO and President, Lisa Wozniak.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is declaring an energy emergency in Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.

A new energy policy proposal from Michigan House Republicans would get rid of the state’s plans to use only clean energy sources by the end of the next decade. Colin Jackson has more.

DTE is working to replace old gas lines in Ypsilanti Township with more durable material. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Some Michigan lawmakers are calling for amending the state Constitution, so utility regulators would be elected instead of appointed. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The picture of our present-day energy use comes from a sort of all-of-the-above menu. We use oil, gas, natural gas, nuclear, wind and solar. Research is underway to determine if the use of hydrogen can be used to significant scale as part of the energy diet. Ann Arbor has become central to the research and discussion on that matter. On this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair was joined by the Associate Dean for Research at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, Todd Allen. They explored the environmental promise, uncertainties and controversies surrounding hydrogen energy.

The City of Ann Arbor is encouraging people to sign up to be future customers for its renewable energy grid. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Scientists from around the world are in Ann Arbor for a symposium on nuclear policy, technology, and education. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25% on all electricity exports to the U.S. on Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti City Council unanimously approved allowing DTE Energy to find ways for the city to save energy and money. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.