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Nov 30 2023
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Michigan sets clean energy targets
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is implementing one of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy mandates, aiming to be carbon-free by 2040 in what is a pivotal test of the Democrats’ environmental goals in a state with a long-standing manufacturing legacy. Michigan will join four other states in requiring utility providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040 under legislation
Daily Mining Gazette
Nov 28 2023
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Whitmer signs landmark energy law
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed a landmark energy law in Detroit on Tuesday that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan to generate 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2040. Whitmer declared herself “a climate optimist” as she signed the 11-bill package at Detroit’s Eastern Market. “Pessimism is pointless,” she said. “Let’s believe. Let’s fight for future generations. Let’s get it
NPR Michigan Radio
Nov 24 2023
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New Jersey's Gas Car Ban, Wind Energy Agenda At Risk as Clean Energy Initiatives Flounder
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious agenda to have a green New Jersey free of gas-powered car sales powered by massive offshore wind farms is in jeopardy. That’s because of lackluster electric vehicle sales and the failing of the governor’s two largest offshore wind farm projects. A year after the U.S. passed significant climate change legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA
Shore News Network
Dec 01 2023
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Ag and Energy: New Anthrax case in Grant County
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The case was found in Grant County by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This new case brings the total now up to 25 and experts say Anthrax can spread fast. The disease is caused by a bacteria that forms a spore that lives in the soil, and it spreads from the environment to the animals, not from animal to animal. And, with the right
KX News
Dec 05 2023
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Governor signs directive to change all state vehicles to green energy
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new plan to transition all state-owned vehicles to ZEVs (zero emission vehicles) is going forward. This would apply to all light-duty vehicles, like cars, vans, SUVs, and cruisers by the end of the decade. Heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and other industrial vehicles will have until 2040 to make the change. The executive directive that set this in motion was signed by
WLNS
Dec 01 2023
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Michigan Enacts Laws to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2040
Michigan is the latest state to set an ambitious clean energy transition goal. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills into law this week that sets Michigan on one of the US' most ambitious timelines to achieve 100% clean energy. The new laws are a win for clean energy advocates. "Fifty years ago, the extent of coal and oil's threats were just being realized. Twenty years ago
CNET
Nov 30 2023
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Here's a look at the response to Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act
LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A major package of clean energy bills got Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's signature earlier this week. "I'm going to sign seven game-changing bills that are going to lower household energy costs by an average of $145 a year, improve reliability, and create 160,000 good paying jobs," Whitmer said at the bill signing on Tuesday. The overarching package of bills requires
CBS News (Online)
Nov 29 2023
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As Biden attacks, Democratic Boebert challenger clings to middle on energy
President Joe Biden is taking on Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) directly, promoting his economic vision in her congressional district as she stares at a competitive reelection bid. Her opponent, Democrat Adam Frisch, is taking a more guarded approach. The president toured the world’s largest wind tower manufacturer on Wednesday, located in the city of Pueblo, which is in Boebert’s district. During
Washington Examiner
Nov 03 2023
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Michigan energy bills pass House, mandate clean energy by 2040; GOP outraged
LANSING — Michigan Democrats passed a host of clean energy regulations out of the House Thursday following weeks of heated debate, causing outrage among Northern Michigan Republicans who say the measures will harm their constituents. The main policies of the package would mandate Michigan utility companies to produce 100% clean energy by 2040 and give final say over large-scale solar and wind
9 & 10 News
Oct 27 2023
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Daily on Energy: Michigan Senate signs off on major clean energy legislation
Subscribe today to the Washington Examiner magazine and get Washington Briefing: politics and policy stories that will keep you up to date with what's going on in Washington. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Just $1.00 an issue! THE LATEST FROM MICHIGAN: Senate Democrats in the Michigan state legislature passed a package of clean energy bills Thursday meant to shift the state to more clean energy sources and
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