AmeriCorps cuts hit northern Michigan environmental work

Interlochen Public Radio
AmeriCorps provides paid community service jobs that span a wide range of fields, from disaster recovery to education.
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Nuclear Innovation Institute hosts panel discussion on mental health

Kincardine News
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) hosted an event focused on mental health in the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties and local Indigenous communities. “We have a very strong network of mental health and addiction support throughout the region,” said Shannon Reinelt, […]
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Bills passed through state house would allow UP to keep gas generators

Interlochen Public Radio
Under Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act the Upper Peninsula would be forced to shut down their natural gas-based RICE generators early, causing fees and potential job loss, lawmakers say. The bills would let the U.P. keep the generators until their expiration in 2050.
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Northern Michigan program says to get discounted solar, sign up with your neighbor

Interlochen Public Radio
Access MI Solar offers discounts for projects — if enough people sign up.
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There’s a new plan to expand Michigan’s skilled trades workforce

Interlochen Public Radio
The Michigan Statewide Infrastructure Workforce Plan is a framework for creating and enhancing job opportunities and training programs to meet Michigan's critical infrastructure needs.
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Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy

Interlochen Public Radio
The same debris that knocked out the power a few weeks ago could be used to make electricity.
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NII announces Clean Energy Frontier program award recipients

Kincardine News
Bruce County’s economic development manager is among those being recognized for their contributions to the clean energy industry. “I am proud to be recognized through this award for the work Bruce County does at the forefront of clean energy and economic growth. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire Bruce County […]
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Will offshore wind ever come to the Great Lakes?

Will offshore wind ever come to the Great Lakes?
Great Lakes Commission
Wind turbines in the Great Lakes have the potential to produce huge amounts of clean energy, but offshore wind has been banned by a moratorium in Ontario since 2011 and […]
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Clean Energy Frontier Program awards presented 

Clean Energy Frontier Program awards presented 
The Lucknow Sentinel
The second annual Clean Energy Frontier Program awards recognize outstanding contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector
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A Change in Power: Higher demand, aging infrastructure, and severe storms challenge Michigan’s grid

Interlochen Public Radio
We're using more power, some of the electric grid is a century old, and severe storms caused by climate change are battering the distribution system, all while trying to make the transition to renewable power and clean energy.
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The lights are coming back on. How can utilities prepare for next time?

Interlochen Public Radio
With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm.
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USDA unfreezes clean energy money — but with DEI, climate fine print

Interlochen Public Radio
The agency is moving to get gridlocked money to farmers and business owners. Some worry about the implications of its guidance around DEI and climate language.
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