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Michigan Eyes Europe’s Hot Clean-Energy Plan

August 20, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

‘Feed-in tariffs’ fuel big green job growth and shift to renewables...


Big Coal: Understanding the 800-Pound Gorilla

August 14, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Author Goodell sees kicking our ‘coal addiction’ as era’s biggest challenge...


In Push for Coal, Utilities Ignore Gas-Fired Plants

August 11, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Consumers, Wolverine could substitute cleaner, dormant generators...


Does City Want Affordable Downtown Housing?

July 31, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Officials' resistance to Whiting proposal sends wrong message to funders, agencies, developers...


Study: Rogers City Plant Flunks “Prudent and Feasible” Test

July 21, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Firm says Wolverine ignores financial risks, efficiency, and cleaner sources...


Critics Call Rogers City Coal Plant Study ‘Fluff’

July 2, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Foes say Wolverine’s report lacks evidence, snubs alternatives, low-balls cost...


Co-Op Coal Critic Sees Victory in a Defeat

June 23, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Cherryland members reject previewing Rogers City plant cost...


How Much Power Does Consumers Need?

June 15, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Groups list 37 problems with utility’s claim for a new coal plant...


Wolverine Mum On Coal Plant’s Price

June 8, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

‘Coal Night’ to reveal big costs, risks for utility customers...


‘Coal Night’ Promises ‘Serious Fun’

June 1, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Movies, videos, experts push back on energy firms’ media blitz...


Traverse City’s Utility Goes Greener

May 20, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Instead of new coal power, firm plans big jump in renewables...


Spurning Coal, Manistee Rides the Windspire

May 13, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Governor says revived factory just part of state’s green jobs future...


Chester: We’re Analyzing Coal Plant Alternatives

April 21, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Granholm’s green jobs plan will cut need for new power...


New Rules for Bay City Coal Battle

April 10, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Utility must prove plant's needed, prudent, and feasible...


Granholm Firm on Vetting Coal Rush

April 6, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

But lawmakers’ petition, Cox opinion reflect utilities clout...


Granholm: Michigan Can Lead in Green Economy

April 1, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Governor explains her clean-energy initiatives in video interview...


Granholm’s Energy Plan Ruffles Coal’s Fans

March 3, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Her big ‘green jobs’ program aims to cut utility bills, fossil fuel use...


Grand Vision: Grow Towns, not Subdivisions

February 19, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Draft reflects wide preference for walkable towns, nearby work, open spaces...


In Ohio, Rumblings About Pet Coke

December 22, 2008 | By Glenn Puit

As Rogers City plant faces final hearing, Buckeyes warn against dirtier fuel...


Pet Coke: The New Coal?

December 22, 2008 | By Glenn Puit

Across America, utilities are embracing a dirtier, cheaper fuel...

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