Energy Efficiency

Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is reporting over 80% compliance with the city’s Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin says he wants to make the most out of 2026, his final year in the state Legislature. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

2025 is wrapping up, and one of the primary issues raised over the past year is the proliferation and impacts of data centers. In 2026, we're likely to see some of these centers move toward becoming operational. Weighing economic benefit against potential environmental harm will continue, and there will be more vocal support and outrage for each proposed center. WEMU's David Fair got together with Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons to try and compute the impact of data centers in Washtenaw County.

A2ZERO’s Home Energy Advisor (HEA) Program has hit a milestone of helping over 500 households find ways to save money on energy and make their homes more sustainable. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

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.

Scientists from around the world are in Ann Arbor for a symposium on nuclear policy, technology, and education. 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’s Bryant neighborhood is moving forward in its goal to become the first in the nation to become fully carbon neutral. The city is also working with other neighborhoods to join them. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is working to launch its sustainable energy utility initiative and has found an executive director to spearhead the effort. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.