ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also be reconfigured to turn carbon dioxide back into fuel. Hydrogen is the cleanest-burning fuel, with water as its only emission.
LANSING - Both sides of the debate on whether to keep, increase or eliminate the state's 10 percent cap on electric choice were out in full force at a House Energy Policy Committee hearing on Monday, with opponents of choice arguing they've accrued billions of dollars in additional costs to maintain the state's electric capacity
NORTHVILLE - Michael Klement of AIA Architectural Resource invites you to one of his most popular classes, Green Homes, April 14 at the Northville District Library. Considering building a new home? Planning a remodel or addition? Looking at adjustments to your current home? Architect Klement presents a broad look at a wide range of strategies
LANSING - Environmental groups called Monday for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to step in after the Department of Environmental Quality was in line to miss a deadline Monday for new sulfur dioxide emissions plans, but DEQ officials said the EPA had already been involved in the rulemaking discussions and were not planning any sanctions
LANSING - Sen. Ken Horn has introduced legislation that will effectively eliminate the option of Michigan customers of a major utility company such as DTE Energy or Consumers Energy switching to an alternative electric supplier, though those who are currently using an alternative supplier would have the option to say with them. Under current law,
DETROIT - Solar power is quickly becoming a viable form of renewable energy, with the residential solar market closing at $2.9 billion in 2014. E-commerce platform GreenLancer has been a part of this industry for the past few years, providing instant access to high quality solar designs and permitting services. The way the platform works
EAST LANSING - Are you passionate about Electric Vehicles? Would you like to help others learn more? Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities is looking for dedicated, passionate people with an interest in electric vehicles to help plan events for Drive Electric Week 2015. The group also invites interested parties to join them for a potluck
LANSING - With support from officials with Whirlpool and Ford Motor Company, as well as some community leaders and small business owners, Governor Rick Snyder reiterated Wednesday his plans for a new energy policy and that reducing energy waste will become a bigger priority than setting a renewable energy mandate or changing the electric choice
LANSING - The Michigan House Appropriations Environmental Quality Subcommittee agreed with most of the fee changes Governor Rick Snyder had proposed, but reduced some of the funding available to the Air Quality Program. The key change to the air program, reducing the fee to $51.15 per ton to generate $1.2 million in new funds and
LANSING - An environmental quality budget for 2015-16 that largely follows the recommendation of Governor Rick Snyder's recommendation was reported to the full Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. The DEQ Appropriations Subcommittee reported SB 121 on a 2-0 vote, with Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-Taylor) abstaining. The budget totals $487.9 million, with $35.4 million in General
