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July 2, 2009
Critics Call Rogers City Coal Plant Study ‘Fluff’
Foes say Wolverine’s report lacks evidence, snubs alternatives, low-balls cost
Early last month, as part of its application for permission to build a large, coal-fired power plant near Rogers City, ...more
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Granholm Touts Big Plans for Green Jobs
June 30, 2009
Granholm Touts Big Plans for Green Jobs
Governor Granholm wrapped up the Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow Conference with a speech describing her administration’s efforts to build a clean-energy ...more

Co-Op Coal Critic Sees Victory in a Defeat
June 23, 2009
Co-Op Coal Critic Sees Victory in a Defeat
Emmy Lou Cholak showed up at the Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s annual members meeting last week with one thing on her mind. She wanted to tell the ...more

White House Says, ‘Stand Tall, Michigan!’
June 18, 2009
White House Says, ‘Stand Tall, Michigan!’
The state’s Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow Conference drew a near-capacity crowd to the Lansing Center last month. Amidst the bubbling optimism, the ...more

How Much Power Does Consumers Need?
June 15, 2009
How Much Power Does Consumers Need?
Last month, Consumers Energy drew fire from citizen groups and state regulators when it proposed surprisingly high surcharges for its clean-energy program. Now ...more

Wolverine Mum On Coal Plant’s Price
June 8, 2009
Wolverine Mum On Coal Plant’s Price
When Wolverine Power announced plans to build a new coal plant, the company said it would cost about $1.2 billion. But, even though a lot has changed in the ...more

‘Coal Night’ Promises ‘Serious Fun’
June 1, 2009
‘Coal Night’ Promises ‘Serious Fun’
Responding to a coal industry media blitz claiming its product is clean, cheap, and abundant, a Grand Traverse-area citizens group is presenting an evening of ...more

Michigan Readies Energy-Saving Loan Program
May 26, 2009
Michigan Readies Energy-Saving Loan Program
Governor Granholm recently ordered the state to write new rules that would create thousands of new jobs by making it financially easier for Michiganders to ...more

Traverse City’s Utility Goes Greener
May 20, 2009
Traverse City’s Utility Goes Greener
As Michigan struggles with its economy, energy future, and heavy reliance on coal, a small, municipal utility is earning high praise for heading in a new, ...more

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