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Gretchen Whitmer has signed a number of bills into law to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the Michigan energy mix.

The race to have the most ambitious clean energy agenda at the state level has been playing out for the last decade, if not longer. But a seemingly unexpected Midwestern state might be pulling ahead of climate champions like California — and its governor stands to benefit.

A divided Michigan House passes legislation requiring utilities to draw 100 percent of their energy from clean sources by 2040. That's a later timeline than environmentalists had sought — and foes say it will raise rates — but many say the reform is overdue.

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a deal by DTE Electric Co., environmental and business groups on a 20-year energy generation plan.

State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) on Monday gathered with solar energy advocates outside of the East Lansing Community Solar Park on Monday to push for support on bills that would allow …

The energy utility plans to lean into natural gas after shutting down coal plants, a move that has irked some clean energy advocates.

DTE is asking for a 8.8 percent rate increase, or $10 more a month for residential customers. Advocates say customers shouldn’t have to bear the costs.

DTE is asking for a 8.8% rate increase, or $10 more a month for residential customers. Advocates say customers shouldnt have to bear the costs.

DTE is asking for a 8.8% rate increase, or $10 more a month for residential customers. Advocates say customers shouldnt have to bear the costs.

Public Services Commission acts to preserve Consumers Energy green energy plan