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Category: Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking

Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?

by Canary Media April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.

Posted inPlanet Detroit

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, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

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, Energy, Economic Development

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

by Canary Media March 26, 2026April 1, 2026
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

The Great Lakes Are Wasting a Massive Source of Clean Energy

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

Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice

by The Narwhal November 4, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Trump administration orders 63-year-old Michigan coal plant to stay open — again

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now September 3, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Michigan’s historic nuclear plant restart still a go, federal regulators say

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now August 6, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Ohio regulators clamp down on data center power costs amid soaring demand

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now July 23, 2025November 8, 2025

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Latest News

  • Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?
    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
  • Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts
    Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.
  • Ohio energy corruption case goes nowhere after jury deadlocks over bribery charges
    More energy news as the Trump administration keeps coal plants on life support and unveils plans for a colossal data center with its own natural gas plant.

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