Infrastructure
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Report says Line 5 tunnel project could cost 3 times initial estimate, as legal challenges persist
Line 5 is at the center of multiple lawsuits aimed at shutting down the more than 70-year-old pipeline in order to avert environmental catastrophe.
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These 12 Michigan counties are getting funds to spruce up parks, playscapes
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced 15 federally funded parks projects that are set to bolster outdoor recreation across Michigan.
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Wayne State University partners with US Army to research water treatment
As natural disasters are becoming more frequent in the United States, Wayne State University and the US Army will be collaborating on research examining how to better get clean water to areas impacted by disaster.
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Federal rebate to save Michigan township millions of dollars on ‘sexy’ solar project
Delhi Township is using federal clean energy incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act to turn sunlight into savings, fund infrastructure upgrades, and embrace a greener future.
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Federal funds to boost Michigan hydrogen production—and build ‘Truck Stop of the Future’
More than $22 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to boost hydrogen production in Michigan.
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Palisades nuclear plant along Lake Michigan plans for a 2025 comeback, a 1st in the US
Employees are in training to work at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Southwest Michigan by the time it reopens in October 2025.
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Opinion: State and federal policies help Michigan clean energy businesses thrive
The Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan is reviving US manufacturing, allowing companies like ElectricFish to expand to Michigan.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Federal funds to restart Michigan nuclear plant, mark ‘powerful clean energy comeback story’
Federal investments from the Biden-Harris administration will help restart a shuttered power plant, generate cleaner energy in southwest Michigan, and save thousands of jobs.
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Opinion: ‘Who is going to pay for that?’ is the wrong question to ask when it comes to fighting climate change
Nicholas Jansen argues that investing in clean energy and infrastructure is essential for building a more resilient Michigan, fighting climate change and protecting both our economy and environment for future generations.
