AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoClean Energy & Local Power: DTE Energy finished construction on the 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park near Coldwater, a step toward Ford’s Michigan decarbonization goals through DTE’s MIGreenPower program. Outdoor Learning & Habitat: Grand Haven Area Public Schools and ODC Network unveiled new nature-based playscape and restored prairie habitat at the Duneside Discovery Center. Great Lakes & Water Quality: Michigan’s Torch Lake cleanup removed copper mining waste from the Lake Linden shoreline, while the state announced $89 million for Detroit and Kalamazoo River cleanup. Food Safety: The FDA confirmed Cyclospora in environmental samples tied to the Taylor Farms Mexico iceberg lettuce outbreak, which sickened 12,883 people across 21 states and included two deaths in Michigan. Nuclear in Michigan: Palisades Nuclear Power Plant began reactivation steps after a 2022 shutdown, starting with a new fuel load. Wind Deals for Farmers: Michigan farmers in Isabella County created a wind lease that shares payments with landowners even without turbines, aiming to reduce neighbor disputes. Data Centers & Grid Strain: Michigan regulators approved a 20-year electricity deal for Google’s data center, as officials weigh who pays for new power and whether hyperscale sites should generate more of their own electricity.
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