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Category: Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking

Posted inIndustry

The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water

by Circle of Blue July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.

Posted inIndustry

It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

by The Conversation July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Posted inIndustry

On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters

by Bridge Michigan July 7, 2026July 9, 2026
Posted inWind

As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now April 30, 2026May 4, 2026
Posted inIndustry

Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?

by Canary Media April 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Latest News, Michigan

Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts

by Planet Detroit April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inEnergy News Roundup

Ohio energy corruption case goes nowhere after jury deadlocks over bribery charges

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now April 8, 2026June 16, 2026
Posted inIndustry

The northern Michigan ice storm battered the electric grid. Is burying power lines the solution?

by Interlochen Public Radio March 30, 2026April 1, 2026
Posted inIndustry

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

by Canary Media March 26, 2026April 1, 2026
Posted inIndustry

The Great Lakes Are Wasting a Massive Source of Clean Energy

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue March 24, 2026April 1, 2026

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Latest News

  • Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
    Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
  • Air quality alerts issued for northern Michigan as wildfire smoke blankets region
    Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada.
  • The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water
    Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.

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