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It’s been seven years since America hit the accelerator on corn-based ethanol fuels. Homegrown corn became the centerpiece of a push to find an…

After two years of political bickering, Richard Cordray has been confirmed as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He thinks that, in the end, his agency has won bipartisan support for the work it will do.

A new effort led by the private sector in Grand Rapids will try to cut water, energy use and transportation emissions in half over the next 15 years.More…

Legislation is being introduced in the state house aimed at supporting small businesses and startup companies in the alternative energy sectors.The…

Our state is working to get its energy needs met by wind and other renewable sources.Right now, state law mandates that electric providers must obtain 10%…

A bipartisan package of bills is being considered by the Michigan Legislature that would subsidize homes, businesses, and churches that generate their own…

The University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on September consumer confidence came in at 84.6, marking the highest level in 14 months. Improved…

One of the top Republicans in the state House has introduced bills that would make sweeping changes to Michigan’s energy policies. It comes ahead of…

Rick Wilson, the project manager for Heritage Sustainable Energy, is our guest this week as our “What’s Working” series continues. Based in Traverse City,…

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