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Biden Proposes Rule Requiring States, Cities To Set Transportation Climate Targets

Biden Proposes Rule Requiring States, Cities To Set Transportation Climate Targets

WASHINGTON DC - A proposed rule released by the Biden administration Thursday would require states and cities to set carbon emission reduction targets for transportation. The draft rule would require state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) with National Highway System mileage within their boundaries to both measure their transportation-related emissions and develop reduction targets. This

By Staff Writer|2022-07-16T12:38:51-04:00July 16th, 2022|Clean Update, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Public Service Commission Shores Up Michigan’s Reserves of Energy Supply

Public Service Commission Shores Up Michigan’s Reserves of Energy Supply

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission took steps this week to shore up Michigan’s reserves of energy supply, approving orders that accept a settlement agreement governing Consumers Energy Co.’s long-range plans for providing electricity and seeking input from all electricity providers in Michigan and other interested stakeholders on ways to ensure Michigan continues to

By Mike Brennan|2022-06-24T08:19:59-04:00June 24th, 2022|Politics, Politics/Government|

MPSC Report: Prices To Rise For Motor Vehicle Gas, Electricity And Natural Gas

MPSC Report: Prices To Rise For Motor Vehicle Gas, Electricity And Natural Gas

LANSING - Help is available for Michiganders grappling with higher energy costs amid fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war on Ukraine, factors that the Michigan Public Service Commission’s Michigan Energy Appraisal Summer Outlook 2022 finds are leading to higher prices amid rising demand across all energy sectors. Demand for motor vehicle fuels, electricity

By Staff Writer|2022-06-19T11:04:36-04:00June 19th, 2022|Politics, Politics/Government|

Whitmer Initiative To Build EV Charging Stations At State Parks – Holland State Park First

Whitmer Initiative To Build EV Charging Stations At State Parks – Holland State Park First

PARK TOWNSHIP — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Holland State Park Thursday to unveil two electric vehicle charging stations, the first of approximately 15 electric vehicle charging sites to be installed at state parks and a state fish hatchery in Michigan over the next few years. Whitmer said the installation of charging stations at major

By Staff Writer|2022-06-02T09:42:07-04:00May 31st, 2022|Clean Update, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Plunging Crypto Prices Generates Calls For Federal Regulations

Plunging Crypto Prices Generates Calls For Federal Regulations

WASHINGTON DC - A plunge in cryptocurrency values and the collapse of popular tokens are stoking panic among some investors and boosting pressure on Washington to act. Rising interest rates and recession risks have caused sharp sell-offs across financial markets, including the stock market. Many crypto investors have seen their holdings evaporate — along with

By Staff Writer|2022-05-15T12:11:03-04:00May 15th, 2022|Politics/Government|

MPSC To Hold Energy Assistance Fair May 24 In Benton Harbor

MPSC To Hold Energy Assistance Fair May 24 In Benton Harbor

BENTON HARBOR - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold the second in a series of energy assistance fairs and listening sessions as the state’s energy regulators and partner agencies seek public feedback on energy affordability and accessibility and the availability of energy assistance programs. The next energy assistance fair will be held 3-7 p.m.

By Staff Writer|2022-05-09T19:58:48-04:00May 9th, 2022|Politics/Government|

Lawmakers Bill To Provide Financial Relief To Customers During Power Outages

Lawmakers Bill To Provide Financial Relief To Customers During Power Outages

LANSING - Representatives Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) and Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) announced legislation that would provide relief to customers who lose power during outages and increase accountability over utility companies’ poor performance. Supporters from the League of Conservation Voters and We the People Action Fund spoke at the event in favor of the legislation. The

By Staff Writer|2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 24th, 2022|Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan’s Climate Plan Provides Roadmap To 52 Percent Emissions Reductions By 2030

Michigan’s Climate Plan Provides Roadmap To 52 Percent Emissions Reductions By 2030

LANSING - Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Advanced Energy Economy applauded Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s release of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s MI Healthy Climate Plan. The administration established a goal of economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 when Gov, Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2020-10. The MI Healthy Climate Plan focuses on an

By Staff Writer|2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 24th, 2022|Clean Update, Politics, Politics/Government|

Report: 63 Percent Of Michigan Corporations Pay Zero Taxes

Report: 63 Percent Of Michigan Corporations Pay Zero Taxes

LANSING – With Tax Day just behind us, a new national report details how wealthy corporations are shirking their responsibility to support Michigan communities. The report recently released by the Economic Policy Institute and the SEIU shows that 63 percent of all Michigan corporations pay zero in corporate income taxes. The report, titled Reclaiming

By Staff Writer|2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 24th, 2022|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

EPA Awards $300,000 For Clean School Bus in Dearborn

EPA Awards $300,000 For Clean School Bus in Dearborn

CHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Dearborn School District, in Dearborn, will use a $300,000 EPA grant to purchase an electric school bus. The grant is funded through the 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates program. The $7 million in ARP funding is directed toward school districts in underserved

By Staff Writer|2022-04-14T17:14:58-04:00April 12th, 2022|Clean Update, Politics/Government|