Michigan
Michigan program — the largest of its kind — offers free smart thermostats
Consumers Energy will help up to 100,000 customers buy smart thermostats as part of an effort to minimize the need for expensive peak power.
Michigan
Michigan’s electricity resource planning law is pushing utilities on clean energy
The process requires utilities to account for the costs and benefits of renewables, efficiency, and fossil fuel investments.
net metering
As solar takes off, Michigan advocates fear key program is running out of space
A 2008 state law capped net metering at 1% of a utility’s peak load — a threshold some companies are now nearing.
electric vehicle charging
Electric vehicle drivers in Michigan see increased investment in fast charging
An infusion of public and private funds is helping to expand the state’s network of public fast charging stations.
renewable natural gas
Michigan utilities see role for renewable natural gas, but cost barrier remains
State regulators recently extended a DTE Energy program that allows customers to pay extra for renewable gas offsets.