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Michigan program — the largest of its kind — offers smart thermostat rebates

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.

After decades of unreliable power, a new utility model and a connection to the mainland grid has boosted reliability.

With support from a federal grant, Gabriel Chan aims to clarify the costs and benefits of distributed solar for co-ops.

Clean energy advocates say the Midwest needs to change how it plans — and pays for — transmission projects.

Utilities continue to test promising uses for the digital ledger software despite caution and lack of widespread knowledge.