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Consumers Energy's license to generate hydropower at the Alcona Dam, on the Au Sable River, expires in 2034. The company is now considering the fate of Alcona and 12 other dams that generate small amounts of expensive power, and need hundreds of millions of dollars in maintenance and upgrades.

Uncertainty for Michigan rivers, residents as Consumers reconsiders its 13 dams

Consumers Energy is considering whether to keep its 13 hydropower dams on Michigan rivers.

Spring Arbor Ice On Trees and Power Lines

Study says Ann Arbor has several "plausible" but "challenging" paths to renewable energy goal

The city-commissioned report from 5LakesEnergy consulting group says the city can hit its target of 100% renewable power by 2030, but it will be tricky.

The currently closed Palisades nuclear power plant is located on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Environmental groups want Dept. of Energy to ensure Palisades is safe before giving it $1 billion

Environmental groups have asked the Department of Energy to require an Environmental Impact Statement to ensure the shuttered Palisades nuclear plant is safe before giving it $1 billion dollars to restart the power plant.

Fire at Consumers Energy facility threatens heat for 1.8 million

Update: Thursday, January 31 at 4:33 p.m.Consumers Energy says customers should be able to dial up the thermostat if they want, beginning at 10:00 a.m.…

Consumers Energy agrees to stop dark money donations for two years

Consumers Energy has agreed to stop giving money to non-profit political advocacy groups for two years, under the terms of a rate case settlement…

Consumers Energy makes first-in-nation goal of "net zero carbon emissions" by 2040

One of the nation's largest electric utilities says it will reach net zero carbon emissions by the year 2040. It's the most ambitious goal yet for a U.S.…

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria as seen under a microscope. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 68 people have become infected with a drug-resistant strain of the bacteria, with many infections linked to the use of contaminated eye drops.

The FDA warns consumers to stop using 2 more eyedrop products due to contamination

The warning comes after an earlier outbreak of infections from drug-resistant bacteria causing illness in at least 81 patients across the U.S. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops.

The Fermi 2 nuclear reactor near Monroe, Michigan began shutting down last Sunday night. It's expected to be offline for a month.

Nuclear energy bill receives state Senate hearing

A bill in a Michigan Senate committee would require a study to look at the potential effects of building nuclear plants in the state.

Civilians take shelter in Akademmistechko Metro during an air alert on Monday in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia renewed its missile attacks across Ukraine on Monday.

Russia strikes again at Ukraine's energy system, but damage is limited

Russia unleashed a new wave of airstrikes at Ukraine, aimed at destroying the power grid. The attacks caused damage and casualties, but Ukraine said it shot down most of the incoming missiles.

Michigan governor's Wednesday policy speech likely to include call for 100% clean energy mandate

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to call for a state standard or mandate for 100% "clean energy" — as well as removing the authority of local governments to issue or deny solar and wind permits and handing that authority to state government.

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