"Michigan's Clean Energy Legislation Sparks Controversy and Protests"
The Michigan Senate has narrowly passed a package of bills that would require the state to obtain 100% of its energy from carbon-free sources by 2040. The legislation sets targets of 15% renewable energy by 2027, 50% by 2030, and 60% by 2035. Biomass fuels derived from animal or plant waste, landfill gas, or feedstock methane digesters would be considered renewable, while biomass from industrial waste or tire-derived fuels would not. Natural gas plants would be considered "clean" if they capture and store at least 90% of carbon emissions. The bills also include provisions for reducing energy waste and supporting workers and communities during the energy transition. The legislation now moves to the House, where Democrats are working on related energy bills.