Michigan utility plans major shift from coal to solar in coming decades

Energy News Network: The CEO of one of Michigan’s largest utilities says solar is a better long-term investment than new natural gas plants.

Consumers Energy, which previously announced plans to close its coal-fired power plants by 2040, said Wednesday that — unlike other Michigan utilities — it won’t seek to replace coal with new natural gas capacity.

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