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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  DTE Energy has filed an amended renewable energy plan that proposes to lower the monthly surcharge paid by residential customers from 3-dollars to 43-cents.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Michigan voters have rejected a ballot initiative that would have ordered utilities to produce 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025

Monday, October 03, 2011  Thinking outside the box, inspiration and innovation -- that's what experts say it's going to take to create a renewable energy powered society.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Curbing nuclear power worldwide: bad news for climate change or window of opportunity?

Thursday, January 13, 2011  There are new details Thursday night on the expansion of the Stoney Corners Wind Farm. The man behind the project says construction on the last nine turbines will start up as soon as the snow melts.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011 

Monday, October 25, 2010  Traverse City Light & Power is officially the leader of renewable wind energy in the state of Michigan

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Michigan Land Use Institute has a plan it says will create revenue for the Traverse City area and reduce the need for biomass.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Traverse City Light and Power is holding two public forums as the company makes a renewable power plan

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  The Northerwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees voted to purchase a building and property that will allow the college to expand its Aero Park Campus.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Renewable power is generating increased interest in Michigan

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  With more focus on renewable energy, and plans to invest in more wind power, a viewer wanted to know how the TCLP turbine has performed over the years.

Friday, December 04, 2009  The U.S. Energy Department says it will spend close to $600 million to help build renewable energy plants that will turn wood chips, cornstalks and algae into fuel

Friday, October 02, 2009  A new degree program being offered next spring will focus on renewable energy systems, but will also integrate construction technology courses.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009  $15 million of federal stimulus money is going towards small manufacturers throughout the state.  The recovery act funds are targeting high growth renewable energy fields including: wind, solar, biomass and geo-thermal companies.