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Consumers Energy to Expand Michigan EV Charging Network
Michigan EV drivers will soon have access to an additional 200 EV charging stations across the state through a new installation initiative by Consumers Energy.
Consumers Energy commits to net zero emissions by 2040
In a groundbreaking move by a utility, Consumers Energy announced Feb. 24 a new goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions before 2040.
Amazon, AT&T, IKEA, others join electric vehicle alliance
Amazon, AT&T, Clif Bar, Consumers Energy, DHL, Direct Energy, Genentech, IKEA North America, LeasePlan, Lime, and Siemens have joined an alliance to encourage the transition to electric vehicles by making commitments to fleet electrification.
Michigan utility pilots battery storage project
Consumers Energy recently partnered with Sunverge, a Distributed Energy Resource control and aggregation platform, on a project to deploy its behind-the-meter platform with a Consumers Energy residential battery storage pilot.
Michigan’s first rooftop solar + storage premieres
Michigan’s first-ever rooftop solar array and battery storage system has begun operation at the Bridge Street Market and adjoining buildings within Circuit West, a 13-block district of Grand Rapids. The system includes nearly 1,800 solar panels accompanied nearby by a 500-kilowatt battery.
Western Michigan University premieres battery storage project
Western Michigan University started operation on Sept. 19 of a new large-scale battery at its Parkview campus. The 1-megawatt battery’s output is about the amount of electricity used by approximately 1,000 residential customers in an hour.
Close collaboration leads to green tariff that works for businesses and utilities
Data centers are a fast-growing source of energy consumption. While today they consume 2% of the electricity in the US, by 2030 that figure is expected to grow to 10%. Switch, a technology infrastructure corporation, wants to ensure this tremendous growth in energy consumption occurs in the most sustainable way
GM and Switch partner on MI green tariff
General Motors and Switch are the first companies to participate in a new Consumers Energy program to help large businesses use large RE sources. Both companies are now matching 100 percent of their electric use at key operations in Michigan
GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades
Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.
Utility launches 100% RE program for big businesses
One of Michigan's largest utility's, Consumers Energy, on Sept. 22 announced a new program to help large businesses be powered 100% by renewable energy.
Michigan utility celebrates 1st solar site, state's largest community project
Michigan may not be one of the highest ranked states for solar generation, but supportive policies and growing pressure from corporations may be moving the needle.
Michigan utility reportedly developing program for C&Is that want more renewable options
One of Michigan's two biggest utilities is reportedly working on a new program aimed at helping its largest customers obtain more renewable-backed power.
Switch increases renewables commitment, joins Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles
Switch is working with local utility Consumers Energy to develop a comprehensive plan to power its SUPERNAP Michigan data center with 100% green power.
