https://www.wcmu.org/tags/clean-energy Clean Energy en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-pushes-toward-100-clean-energy-by-2040-despite-funding-cuts Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals? Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-pushes-toward-100-clean-energy-by-2040-despite-funding-cuts Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-26/palisades-nuclear-power-plant-returns-to-operating-status-three-years-after-shutdown Operating status means the plant is allowed to receive new nuclear fuel. It is not yet generating power. It is the first nuclear plant in the U.S. to ever return to operations after going into decommissioning status. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:31:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-26/palisades-nuclear-power-plant-returns-to-operating-status-three-years-after-shutdown Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-09/bills-passed-through-state-house-would-allow-up-to-keep-gas-generators Under Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act the Upper Peninsula would be forced to shut down their natural gas-based RICE generators early, causing fees and potential job loss, lawmakers say. The bills would let the U.P. keep the generators until their expiration in 2050. Fri, 09 May 2025 19:22:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-09/bills-passed-through-state-house-would-allow-up-to-keep-gas-generators Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-18/a-change-in-power-part-5-wind-solar-and-batteries-alone-wont-get-michigan-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions Michigan has far to go to meet net zero carbon emissions, but progress is being made. Researchers say we need to look farther ahead and prepare now for the technical challenges that must be overcome. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-18/a-change-in-power-part-5-wind-solar-and-batteries-alone-wont-get-michigan-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/21-billion-for-clean-energy-in-michigan-being-rescinded-held-back-or-canceled-by-trump-administration $21 billion in federal grants, loans, and loan guarantees for Michigan projects are being rescinded or held back for clean energy efforts by the Trump administration. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:52:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/21-billion-for-clean-energy-in-michigan-being-rescinded-held-back-or-canceled-by-trump-administration Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/2024-02-12/some-midwest-states-take-power-to-ban-wind-and-solar-projects-away-from-local-communities As the number of wind and solar farms increases, so does opposition in the rural areas where they’re being built. While more counties and townships passed restrictions in the last year, some states are responding by passing laws making it harder for local governments to say no to wind and solar. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-02-12/some-midwest-states-take-power-to-ban-wind-and-solar-projects-away-from-local-communities Jim Meadows https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/governor-whitmer-signs-a-landmark-clean-energy-law 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. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:24:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/governor-whitmer-signs-a-landmark-clean-energy-law Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-06/revised-clean-energy-package-passes-michigan-house After making some last-minute changes, Michigan House lawmakers approved a clean energy bill package along party lines Thursday night. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:37:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-06/revised-clean-energy-package-passes-michigan-house Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-14/climate-change-is-a-kitchen-table-issue-advocates-say During a state conference on climate change this week, environmental advocates called for more urgency in transitioning to renewable energy. They also called on the state to hold Michigan utility companies more accountable for failures. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:20:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-14/climate-change-is-a-kitchen-table-issue-advocates-say Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-28/palisades-power-plant-sale-now-final The decommissioning of a 50-year-old nuclear power plant in West Michigan is set to begin soon, now that its sale is final. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:10:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-28/palisades-power-plant-sale-now-final Colin Jackson