https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-energy Michigan Energy en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:51:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/trump-admin-issues-third-order-to-keep-west-michigan-coal-plant-operating-after-planned-retirement Consumers Energy planned to shut down the J.H. Campbell coal power plant on Lake Michigan in May. Successive orders from the Trump administration have required the company to keep it running. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:51:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/trump-admin-issues-third-order-to-keep-west-michigan-coal-plant-operating-after-planned-retirement Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/as-data-center-boom-hits-michigan-utilities-hedge-against-a-bust Fearful that ratepayers could be stuck with the bill if planned developments fail to materialize, Consumers Energy wants to lock developers into long-term contracts. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:44:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/as-data-center-boom-hits-michigan-utilities-hedge-against-a-bust Kelly House, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/palisades-nuclear-plant-contractor-falls-into-pool-above-reactor A contract worker at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant fell into a reactor cavity on Tuesday while performing work inside the containment building. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:30:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/palisades-nuclear-plant-contractor-falls-into-pool-above-reactor Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/more-energy-storage-coming-to-bay-and-iosco-counties With a new partnership between Energy Vault and Consumers Energy, more energy storage units will be coming to mid-Michigan communities at the end of 2026. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:30:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/more-energy-storage-coming-to-bay-and-iosco-counties Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/utilities-release-timelines-for-northern-michigan-power-restoration Northern Michigan utility companies say power will not be restored in some areas impacted by last week's ice storm for the next four to five days. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:13:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/utilities-release-timelines-for-northern-michigan-power-restoration Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/farmers-and-business-owners-were-promised-financial-help-for-energy-upgrades-theyre-still-waiting-for-the-money Rural residents are left holding the bills for everything from solar panels to grain dryers. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:53:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/farmers-and-business-owners-were-promised-financial-help-for-energy-upgrades-theyre-still-waiting-for-the-money Izzy Ross, Katie Myers | BPR, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco | WBEZ, Emily Jones | WABE https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/ontario-energy-tariffs-could-affect-michigan The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25 percent on all electricity exports to the U.S. Monday.The provincial government says that’ll impact 1.5 million homes spread across Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Ontario said that could cost up to $400,000 each day the surcharge is in place, blaming tariffs from the Trump Administration for the move. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:33:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/ontario-energy-tariffs-could-affect-michigan Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-28/mshda-aims-to-help-renovate-and-build-energy-efficient-rental-housing-with-35-million-partnership The Michigan State Housing Development Authority hopes to boost energy efficiency and lower costs for low-income renters with a new $35 Million Partnership. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:35:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-28/mshda-aims-to-help-renovate-and-build-energy-efficient-rental-housing-with-35-million-partnership Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-24/dte-energy-gets-electric-rate-increase-of-about-4-7-less-than-half-its-original-request The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a DTE electric rate increase that will amount to about $4.60 more each month on the average residential customer bill. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:40:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-24/dte-energy-gets-electric-rate-increase-of-about-4-7-less-than-half-its-original-request Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-22/a-rural-energy-co-op-in-northern-michigan-wants-a-nuclear-revival The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:16:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-22/a-rural-energy-co-op-in-northern-michigan-wants-a-nuclear-revival Izzy Ross | IPR