Under CEO Patti Poppe’s leadership, Consumers Energy committed to a zero-coal system by 2040, propelling her and her company to the forefront of global warming leadership. We check in with Poppe for insight.
100% Clean Energy Towns: The Northern Michigan Update
Groundwork is working with four northern Michigan towns to chart a path to 100% clean energy for their communities. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of where Petoskey, Frankfort, Charlevoix and Traverse City are in the journey.
Exploring the Promise of a Local Clean Energy Future
The clean energy revolution in northern Michigan holds great potential. Let’s explore it together for the best outcome.
The Back-to-the-Future Technology of Ludington’s Pumped Storage Electricity Plant
A 45-year-old pumped storage electricity plant in Ludington exhibits many of the qualities we want today in renewable energy technologies.
Traverse City Commits to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040
Traverse City sails forth into Michigan history when, on August 13, 2018, it became the first city in the state to commit to 100 percent clean, renewable energy for electricity, with a target date of 2040.
Consumers Energy CEO Visit Marks a Clean-Energy Tipping Point
Consumers Energy CEO Patti Poppe’s visit to Traverse City on August 23, 2018, marks a clean-energy tipping point for Michigan and the Grand Traverse region.