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Stateside: Education spending; energy future; cooking with pawpaw

Today on Stateside, Michigan schools get access to piles of money for COVID relief. Also, mapping a path for the state’s transition to clean energy. And a…

Drivers and a man pushing a lawnmower line up at a gas station in San Jose, Calif., on March 15, 1974. The Arab oil embargo of the era led to supply shortages, lines at gas stations and prices at the pump roughly doubling.

Surging gasoline prices bring back memories of past energy wars

American gas stations displaying high prices this summer and fall will matter more than all the campaign billboards put together in affecting the November midterm elections.

The ArduCopter from DIY Drones can take pictures in the sky.

Consumers Energy first Michigan utility to test drone

Consumers Energy launched an unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time yesterday, becoming the first energy company in Michigan to receive approval from…

Senate's clean energy spending plan could spur investments in Michigan, supporters say

Senators are expected to vote this week on the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," a proposal that includes $369 billion in spending to address climate change.

DTE and Consumers expect to have all power restored by Sunday night

Both DTE-Energy and Consumers Energy say it will be the end of the weekend before everyone’s power is restored.“We've restored well over 230,000 customers…

Corey Stoll as Michael "Mike" Prince and Daniel Breaker as Roger "Scooter" Dunbar in <em>Billions</em>.

Showtime's 'Billions' mines new energy — now with Corey Stoll at the helm

Original series co-star Damian Lewis left at the end of the fifth season. TV critic Eric Deggans says the swap takes fans on a exhilarating ride.

A wall-mounted thermostat in a California home. New research finds households that can least afford it are spending more than they have to on electricity.

Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.

Consumer's Energy plans to install 1.8 million smart meters this year

Consumers Energy expects to have 1.8 million new meters installed across Michigan's Lower Peninsula by the end of the year.The Jackson-based utility says…

Lawmaker wants to let big manufacturers break away from DTE, Consumers

Republican state Sen. Roger Victory says large manufacturers should be permitted to get electricity directly from competitors of regulated utilities like DTE and Consumers Energy.

State law creating cash incentives for saving energy at home ends

The Energy Optimization program created in 2008 and renewed in 2016 ends December 31st.

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