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Eastern Michigan University will soon sign a $115 million, 50-year contract to privatize management of its utilities. Houston, Texas-based CenTrio Energy will then be in charge of electric and water utilities and heating and cooling systems. The decision to move forward comes despite some concerns and objections raised by members of the EMU community. EMU vice president of communications, Walter Kraft, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the deal in further detail.

Michigan regulators would have to commission a study on generating nuclear energy under a bill that received a committee hearing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Advocates for municipal or community power utilities in Ann Arbor believe that moving away from a centralized, privately held utility provider to one that is owned and operated by the local government or another state body will provide a better service to the public. It is part of a larger energy conversation being held around the state and country. WEMU’s David Fair checked in with 53rd District State House Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) to see what movement is being made locally and in state government.

Tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border are on high causing concern the world over. Should Russia invade, there is more to worry about than just armed conflict. An invasion could lead to national security issues in Washington and here in Michigan, and it could send the price of energy skyrocketing. 12th District Congressional Representative Debbie Dingell discussed the possibilities when she joined WEMU's David Fair on Morning Edition.

A number of Americans have difficulty paying their energy bills, which can be very dangerous to a person's health during the winter months. Dr. Tony…

According to the Association of Oil Pipelines, pipelines are energy “lifelines." They create jobs, keep costs down, and are the safest way to transport…

Driverless technology is here! Two fully-automated, 11-passenger, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm NAVYA will soon begin transporting…

A federal judge says energy customers across the Midwest should get refunds and a break on their future bills. A recent ruling could mean lower rates and…

The state Senate is one step closer to confirming Gov. Rick Snyder’s appointment of a former Consumers Energy lobbyist to a panel that regulates…

DTE Energy is warning their customers about a popular scam targeting small businesses. The scam involves the victim being contacted by someone claiming to…