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Coming Soon: Northern Michigan Train Study
We’ve officially announced the major northern Michigan passenger rail study that will explore regular service between Ann Arbor and the Petoskey and Traverse City areas. The announcement took place last week at press conference along the tracks at Traverse City’s former train depot.
Senators’ Clean Energy Summer School Lesson No. 5: Sunshine Is Bipartisan
Today let’s look at why killing rooftop solar is a dumb political move. Remember those polls we studied about renewables, especially solar, being way, way popular? Should even very conservative lawmakers pay attention to that? Let’s turn to the next chapter
Shines Effort Exposes Solar Threats, Opportunities
This spring Groundwork launched Groundwork Shines to demonstrate to homeowners and businesses – as well as utilities and legislators – that solar power has arrived as a vital part of Michigan’s energy future. Through Shines, we’re working with local solar installers to better understand the challenges and opportunities for residential solar here in the Grand Traverse region.





