Michigan Energy Policy & Grid
13 storiesReporting includes regulatory updates, grid-reliability analysis, rate explainers and energy-project coverage. Stories connect commission decisions, legislation and infrastructure investment with household costs, reliability, generation capacity and the practical consequences of Michigan's changing energy system.
Michigan lawmakers weigh year-round E15 fuel sales
A bill in the Michigan House could open the door to E15 gasoline at pumps all year by dropping summer vapor pressure limits. If lawmakers approve it, drivers across the state may see new fuel options.
General Motors to bring smart transformer tech to Romulus plant
GM will install IONATE's Hybrid Intelligent Transformer at its Romulus facility. The goal: better power quality and stronger energy resilience as the plant's electricity needs grow.
Hart Solar Project now powers over 21,000 Michigan homes with clean energy
The Hart Solar Project in Oceana County is now generating enough renewable electricity for more than 21,000 Michigan homes. Local schools and services are seeing new funding and cost savings from the project.
Michigan Moves to Take Over Carbon Capture Project Permitting
Michigan lawmakers are pushing to shift oversight of underground carbon storage wells from the federal government to the state, hoping to speed up approvals, attract private investment, and support jobs in manufacturing and energy.
GM to Install Smart Transformer System at Romulus Plant
General Motors plans to bring IONATE's Hybrid Intelligent Transformer to its Romulus, Michigan plant, aiming to improve power quality and manage rising electricity demand at the facility.
Michigan Engineers Push Forward on New Nuclear Reactor Projects as Power Demand Rises
Michigan researchers and industry partners are developing smaller nuclear reactors and new ways to involve communities as the state looks for reliable, low-carbon energy to meet growing electricity needs.
Federal Court Orders Closure of Michigan Coal Plant After Illegal Extensions
A federal appeals court has ordered the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan to shut down, ruling that repeated emergency orders to keep it open were unlawful. The decision ends years of delays that left local families paying extra costs and exposed to ongoing pollution.
Zeeland solar farm proposal sparks debate over farmland and local control
A $300 million solar project planned for Zeeland and Jamestown townships could power 34,000 homes but faces pushback from residents and a township lawsuit as Michigan shifts approval authority to the state.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Running
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's emergency order requiring the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement, citing lack of legal grounds and high costs for local ratepayers.
Federal Court Overturns DOE Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open
A federal appeals court has struck down the Department of Energy's emergency order that forced Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive to stay open past its planned 2025 closure, citing federal overreach and major cost concerns for Michigan ratepayers.
Consumers Energy Seeks Delay on Michigan Dam Sale Decision
Consumers Energy has asked state regulators to postpone a ruling on its plan to sell 13 Michigan dams, following opposition from the governor and an administrative law judge. The company now says it is open to negotiations with critics
Michigan Faces Higher Heating Costs as Iran Conflict Drives Energy Uncertainty
Michigan households may see higher winter heating bills as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets. With 77 percent of homes using natural gas and rural areas dependent on propane, residents face new risks despite strong U.S. supplies
Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Guardrails for Data Center Expansion
A Michigan House representative is urging the state to adopt clear rules for new data centers, focusing on land use, water, electricity, and noise, as Michigan seeks to attract AI-driven industry while protecting local resources.