transportation
Michigan electric vehicle fees unfair and poised to get worse, advocates say
An environmental group is asking state leaders to change how they set annual fees for hybrid and electric vehicle drivers.
News
Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019
We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!
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.
PURPA
Michigan advocates fear federal rule changes will shut out solar developers
The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is under review by state and federal authorities.
propane
Michigan energy task force readies propane report, but questions loom
The Upper Peninsula’s dependence on propane is a factor in the state’s debate over the future of the Line 5 natural gas pipeline.