Reports & News Releases

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) launched a new demand response program called “Peak Power Partner” for its residential electric customers as part of ongoing decarbonization goals of being carbon neutral by 2040. The demand response program allows eligible customers with certain brands and models of smart thermostats to reduce energy usage by allowing the BWL to slightly adjust the thermostat settings during “energy events.”

GRAND LEDGE, MI – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is proud to announce the opening of a new, innovative clinic inside Grand Ledge High School to address the health needs of young people from ages 5-21. It’s part of a first-of-its-kind partnership between UM Health-Sparrow, Grand Ledge Public Schools and the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (Eaton RESA).

Applications for cycle 2 of Going PRO Talent Fund open on April 22

LANSING, Mich. —The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened for cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan businesses can apply to receive a share of at least $11 million in funding to help them train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees.

Scholarship Benefited More Than 440 Students In 2023-24 Academic Year

Chris Holman welcomes back Ned Staebler, VP Economic Development Wayne St. University and President / CEO TechTown Detroit , Detroit, MI.

Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy

JACKSON, Mich., April 22, 2024 – The Consumers Energy Foundation announced today it awarded $500,000 in grant funding to two organizations — Muskegon County Parks Department and the Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy — for its 2024 Planet Awards. The two grants, each totaling $250,000, will fund projects in both organizations to restore area habitats to their natural state and improve air and water quality in their respective regions.

The Michigan state average is 6 cents less than this time last year

DEARBORN, Mich., (April 22, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 10 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.59 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 2 cents less than this time last month and 6 cents less than this time last year.

Chris Holman welcomes Palencia Mobley, P.E,, founder and CEO of Mode Collective, Detroit area. She's the former deputy director and chief engineer of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and has been appointed as chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC).