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Tesla is building a 48-station charging hub near Detroit Metro Airport, the biggest in Michigan. The project shows charging infrastructure is still growing despite recent EV market slowdowns.
Michigan just became one of the first states to complete its highway EV charging network, unlocking $51 million to bring fast chargers to underserved communities. The milestone means electric vehicle drivers across the state will soon have more reliable charging options, no matter where they live.
After a federal court forced the release of frozen funds, Michigan is moving forward with plans to install 60 new electric vehicle charging stations across major highways. The win brings hope to EV drivers who've struggled to find reliable charging options.
Michigan just unlocked $51 million in federal funding to install 83 electric vehicle charging stations across the state, including eight locations in and around Metro Detroit. The expansion will fill critical gaps in Michigan's EV network and make clean transportation more accessible to drivers everywhere.
Traverse City Light & Power just installed four fast chargers in Greilickville, making it easier than ever for electric vehicle owners to power up while exploring Northern Michigan's scenic M-22 corridor.
Michigan's golf industry is pumping more than $6 billion into the state's economy, with Northern Michigan emerging as a golf destination that's creating jobs and drawing visitors from across the country. The region's 700+ courses are transforming rural communities into thriving tourism hubs.
After a devastating ice storm left 66,000 people without power for weeks, Michigan's largest electric co-op is burying all new power lines to prevent future outages. The move signals a major shift in how utilities are preparing for climate change.
Michigan is putting its money where its mission is, directing over half its environmental budget straight back into communities. A new interactive dashboard shows exactly where $5.2 billion in grants and loans are making real change happen.
A new report shows Northern Michigan is making real progress on jobs, affordable housing, and infrastructure through smart collaboration. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance helped connect businesses, communities, and workers to build a stronger regional economy.
Google is partnering with DTE Energy to add 2.7 gigawatts of clean power to Michigan's grid while building a new data center that protects local ratepayers. The tech giant is also launching a $10 million fund to help Michigan families lower their energy bills.
Michigan customers can now see exactly how often their power goes out and how long repairs take in their neighborhood, thanks to a first-of-its-kind transparency tool. The state's new mapping application puts utility performance data directly in the hands of the people who need it most.
A new partnership between MichAuto and the University of Michigan is paying young creators $250 per video to showcase electric vehicle careers on social media. The campaign has already reached 20 million Gen Z viewers across Michigan.
When a beaver wandered onto a busy Michigan intersection, one Upper Peninsula resident grabbed the most practical tool he had: his car snow brush. The heartwarming rescue captured the resourceful spirit of Michigan's north country.
The Africa Finance Corporation just secured $100 million from India's export bank to build critical infrastructure across the continent. This five-year partnership marks a growing bridge between Asia and Africa in funding roads, power plants, and industrial projects that drive economic growth.
Michigan's new climate report shows the state has reduced emissions by one-fifth since 2005 while electric vehicles take off across the Great Lakes State. Clean energy wins are creating jobs and cleaner air at the same time.
DTE Energy is pouring $1.6 billion into Michigan-made battery storage systems that will create over 2,150 jobs while making the state's electric grid cleaner and more reliable. The partnership with Holland-based LG Energy Solution Vertech will deliver eight massive battery projects across Michigan over the next two years.
Deep beneath Michigan's surface lies geologic hydrogen, a naturally occurring clean fuel that could power ships and trucks without emissions. Governor Whitmer just launched an initiative to tap this billion-year-old energy source that requires far less energy to extract than manufacturing hydrogen from scratch.
Michigan could be sitting on vast reserves of naturally forming hydrogen deep underground, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to explore whether this clean fuel could help power the state's future. If successful, the discovery could transform hard-to-electrify industries without the environmental cost of fossil fuels.
Michigan just supercharged a program that pays local governments up to $5,000 per megawatt for hosting solar, wind, and battery projects. After distributing $30 million to 51 communities, the state is investing $129 million more to help towns profit from the renewable energy transition.
Michigan just multiplied its town rewards program by four, offering communities up to $5,000 per megawatt for hosting solar, wind, and battery projects. The money has already funded everything from fire trucks to playground equipment in 51 towns.
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