Michigan Public Service Commission

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.

Renewable energy projects could lose their power to go around local zoning laws under bills that passed Wednesday in the Michigan House. Colin Jackson has more.

A group of environmental groups and tribal nations want the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse permission for construction of a controversial oil and gas pipeline tunnel to go forward. They filed the appeal Thursday. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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 Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to vote on a resolution asking the City Attorney to present a summary of arguments used by Ann Arbor regarding any DTE proposals to the Michigan Public Service Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As DTE works to get power restored to customers after this week’s storms, the call continues for changes to utilities in Washtenaw County and across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The EPA has given Michigan and three neighboring Midwest states temporary clearance to stockpile and sell types of fuel that are typically restricted during summer months. Rick Pluta explains.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office has launched a website to help people track power outages and whether they are due a credit or a refund for lost service. Rick Pluta reports.

A petition campaign plans to start gathering signatures soon to repeal Michigan’s new clean energy law. It’s aiming to get a question on the November ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Tuesday to sign legislation setting a goal for Michigan to generate 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2040. Rick Pluta has more.