Energy

The proposals could run into trouble in the Republican-controlled Michigan House. Republican lawmakers blame the state’s clean energy requirements for high costs

Kent County will soon be using a new artificial intelligence system to recover recyclable waste before it heads to the landfill

The plan does not include a moratorium on data centers, something many critics have pushed for while the state figures out new regulations

Regulators are scrutinizing a hydro-electric deal involving 13 Michigan dams, five major rivers and a multi-million-dollar safety fund

The continued operation of Ottawa County’s J.H. Campbell power plant is costing ratepayers millions while creating a wastewater disposal issue

The bills would cap water usage, make data center projects pay up front for at least 20 years of power costs, and limit public officials’ ability to sign non-disclosure agreements for projects

The projects will deliver 1.5 gigawatts or 6 gigawatt hours of battery storage, storing energy during times of excess use and utilizing that storage as needed

Backers of the law say it’s necessary to meet the rising demand for clean energy and to respect the rights of landowners who want to lease or sell property to energy companies

Consumers Energy just announced it's increasing its commitment to reducing costs for vulnerable customers

Grand Valley State University and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are teaming up to take on West Michigan's nursing shortage,