Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts
Grassroots "Solarize" programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
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Grassroots "Solarize" programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
Thanks to a law that passed in 2023 and took effect late last year, the Michigan Public Service Commission has the final say over renewable energy sites.
Ann Arbor is looking at a cleaner and cheaper energy future thanks to a ballot initiative passed during Tuesday's election.
Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit has been demolished by explosives that turned the hulking structure into piles of rubble and kicked up a wall of dust and flames.
An organization working to amend a 2023 Michigan law that limits local governments' authority over renewable projects didn't gather enough signatures to get its petition on the November ballot.
More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions that block large-scale renewable energy projects.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a clean energy package soon that will require energy providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040.
The bills are headed to the state House but that forward momentum is being met with pushback from business groups warning that the new legislation could have a significant impact on their bottom lines.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Lawmakers like State Sen. Sam Singh said transitioning Michigan to clean energy is one of his top priorities.
Solar panels can last for 25 to 30 years, but more than 90% of used panels end up in landfills.
The move is part of the agency's goal to have a fleet of 66,000 electric vehicles deployed by 2028.
The Marion Township Board is reworking a new solar energy ordinance.This after several hundred people spoke up at a meeting to discuss the future of green energy.
It's one of the most powerful forces warming the Earth, leading to increasingly severe droughts, wildfires and floods. It's also invisible. So how do we see start seeing carbon?
A Detroit woman faces a careless discharge charge after a handgun she found in a bathroom fired and struck her younger sister in the arm, prosecutors say.
A University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become 40% stronger over the last four decades than in the preindustrial era.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
A Macomb County Sheriff's Office investigation resulted from a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
A Detroit woman faces a careless discharge charge after a handgun she found in a bathroom fired and struck her younger sister in the arm, prosecutors say.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Ahead of the new school year, the Wyandotte Police Department is hosting active-shooter training in schools.
Stellantis has partnered with Project Green Light Detroit to support crime-fighting efforts and community policing by installing lights and cameras at nearly all its Detroit facilities.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Nepal, where hundreds of people including 90 Americans are among the missing after catastrophic flooding. CBS News has this report.
Lindsay Clancy's murder case is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury after 22 days of testimony in Plymouth Superior Court. CBS News has this report.
TGIF Family! Looking at a beautiful day ahead with plenty of sunshine, high 80. Staying dry through most of the weekend with temps heating up. Next chance for rain will arrive Sunday night. Hot temps return next week.