Art Deco classic restored in downtown Detroit
An Art Deco classic has been restored by DTE Energy, re-invigorating a building that has been vacant since 2004. Once belonging to the Salvation Army, the 32,000-sqare-foot building on the […]
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Powering the Mitten: As coal plants shut down, where will our electricity come from?
Michigan's aging coal-fired power plants are reaching the end of their life, and new regulations are accelerating timelines for their retirement. So how will Michiganders power their laptops, devices, homes, and businesses in the future?
A conversation with Tom Brennan, Detroit’s green building guru
Last week, we explored Detroit's emerging green building culture. Here's an in-depth transcript of our conversation with Tom Brennan, co-founder of the Green Garage and a leader in Detroit's green building scene.
A green building culture is emerging in Detroit
What do a small business incubator, a loft building, a homeless shelter, and a municipal building all have in common? They're all saving energy and money in Detroit thanks to green practices.
Illuminating Highland Park, one solar streetlight at a time
Soulardarity is working to solve Highland Park's public lighting problem -- one solar streetlight at a time. By 2017, they hope to install 200 lights throughout the city.
A church and a gas station in Detroit reap the benefits of energy efficiency
A local church and gas station have at least one thing in common: they're saving lots of money after finding ways to become more energy efficient.
How the rise of electricity transformed urban life in Detroit
The culture of innovation that sprang from a single lightbulb.
Powering the Mitten: As coal plants shut down, where will our electricity come from?
Michigan's aging coal-fired power plants are reaching the end of their life, and new regulations are accelerating timelines for their retirement. So how will Michiganders power their laptops, devices, homes, and businesses in the future?
A conversation with Tom Brennan, Detroit’s green building guru
Last week, we explored Detroit's emerging green building culture. Here's an in-depth transcript of our conversation with Tom Brennan, co-founder of the Green Garage and a leader in Detroit's green building scene.
A green building culture is emerging in Detroit
What do a small business incubator, a loft building, a homeless shelter, and a municipal building all have in common? They're all saving energy and money in Detroit thanks to green practices.
Illuminating Highland Park, one solar streetlight at a time
Soulardarity is working to solve Highland Park's public lighting problem -- one solar streetlight at a time. By 2017, they hope to install 200 lights throughout the city.
A church and a gas station in Detroit reap the benefits of energy efficiency
A local church and gas station have at least one thing in common: they're saving lots of money after finding ways to become more energy efficient.
How the rise of electricity transformed urban life in Detroit
The culture of innovation that sprang from a single lightbulb.
