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The U.P. Energy Task Force submitted their 14 recommendations on propane availability to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. While working on the recommendations, they received more than 800 public comments. The final report includes recommendations to the legislature, the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and […]

With recommendations on propane availability in the Upper Peninsula being finalized for submission to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the U.P. Energy Task Force is launching the second phase of its analysis of the U.P.’s energy needs now and in the future. The Task Force will meet 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 13 via video […]

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is offering up to $2,5000 for events related to energy waste reduction, renewable energy, recycling, and/or sustainability. The sponsorships are available to local governments, schools, universities, 501c3 or 501c6 organizations, and small businesses. To be considered for funding, an application must be submitted at least 30 days […]

Given that over half of Michigan’s more than 1,800 municipalities have considered renewable energy in their zoning ordinances, the state has launched a unique database that houses all ordinances in one accessible location. Launched by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the database is the first compilation of all ordinances across the state […]

The House Energy Committee approved of legislation dealing with the increasing need for electric vehicle charging stations throughout Michigan. The package, introduced by Representative Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Twp.), makes reforms, which she hopes will help the state remain a world leader in transportation innovation, while helping the state prepare for continued growth in electric vehicle […]

Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) and Senator Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation requiring all Michigan utilities’ energy generation to be renewable by 2050. Under the proposal, utilities would gradually increase renewable generation and storage in order to eliminate fossil fuel generation by the target date. The scheduled increase is as follows: 25% by 2025, 50% […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that reinstates the property tax exemption for renewable energy systems that was previously in effect. The bills allow for the exemption from personal property taxes as long as the renewable energy system offsets all or a portion of the energy use for the property and produce less than 150 kilowatts. […]

Installing solar panels on a home or business could no longer increase property taxes under legislation approved by the Senate this week. Currently, some communities charge higher property taxes on homes and buildings after they have installed solar panels. However, this practice varies by community. This proposal would create a consistent law across the state […]