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DTE Energy changes renewable generation plans

Utility companies are required to file long-term plans with the state government. DTE Energy filed a plan in 2018 and the Michigan Public Service…

Closeup of installed smart phone computer chip (the silicon wafer is inside)

Self-sterilizing water bottles? Shortage driven by increasing use of chips in all sorts of consumer products

Analyst says a cascade of issues led to the silicone computer chips shortage

A server delivers food to customers dining at a restaurant in Los Angeles on Aug. 7. Restaurants are boosting pay to attract workers, and that could have an impact on already-high inflation.

Wages Are Going Up — And So Is Inflation. Consumer Prices Have Hit A 13-Year High

Consumer prices rose 5.4% in July, compared to a year ago. Here's one thing to watch going forward: How rising wages impacts inflation.

Researchers found that typical white suburban homes are well insulated and have energy efficient appliances, but because of their size still result in more greenhouse gas emissions than smaller homes that are not as efficient that are typically found in African-American homes. (file photo)

Despite better energy efficiency, larger suburban homes cause more greenhouse gases

Researchers find racial inequity in household energy efficiency and surprising results in greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar and wind power projects have been booming in California, like the Pine Tree Wind Farm and Solar Power Plant in the Tehachapi Mountains, but that doesn't mean fossil fuels are fading away quickly.

California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet

California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.

Is the Line 5 tunnel a bridge to Michigan's energy future or a bad deal?

As Canadian officials lobbied a Michigan Senate committee in March to keep the Line 5 pipeline open, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) grew frustrated…

Experts fear DTE Energy's new proposal will kill rooftop solar for future residential customers

Experts say DTE's proposal for a mandatory monthly fee for residential customers who want to install rooftop solar is "unprecedented" and "draconian."

Karine Elharrar, Orna Barbivai and Meir Cohen from the Yesh Atid party arrive for consultations on the formation of a coalition government in Jerusalem on April 5, 2021.

Israel's energy minister couldn't enter COP26 because of wheelchair inaccessibility

Energy minister Karine Elharrar says she was taken to several entrances on Monday, the first full day of the conference, but was unable to get inside from any of them.

Biden administration to let DTE Energy and Sierra Club agreement stand

The Biden administration says it will not appeal a federal judge’s decision to uphold a settlement agreed to by the Sierra Club and DTE Energy.The…

DTE Energy to invest more in tree trimming and line workers in wake of power outages

DTE Energy spent a lot of time and energy restoring power after a recent series of storms knocked out power. The power company now plans to spend $70…

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