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Consumers says that, working with the Canadian company Ashcor Technologies, its coal ash will be transformed into something that could benefit the environment instead.

Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development.

Automatic transfer reclosers or ATRs are sometimes referred to as the "traffic lights" of the power grid. Consumers Energy plans to install 123 of them across its electric transmission system to reduce response times to outages.

The utilities say the upgrades will improve reliability in the face of more frequent and severe storms due to climate change.

President Trump made energy a top priority on his first day in office, declaring a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.

Trump promised to "drill, baby, drill." What does that actually mean for the U.S. oil and gas industry – and other types of energy, too?

Environmental and ratepayer advocate groups largely praised the proposed settlement, noting that it puts Consumers on a faster track toward more renewable energy sources, primarily solar. The company says 90% of its energy generation will come from renewable sources by 2040.

The program is meant to help income-qualifying households cut back on energy costs and protect the environment.

Consumers Energy has offered buyouts to nearly 5,000 workers. That's as the utility begins requiring them to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.