U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Energy extended its 90-day order another 90 days to require Consumers Energy to keep an aging coal-burning power plant running, despite state's assessment it's not needed.

The clock will start on public comment at the end of May, but with half as much time — 30 days instead of 60.

Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is returning to the state Thursday, Aug 5, in her first official return to Michigan as US Secretary of Energy. She’s scheduled to make several stops Thursday to promote domestic manufacturing and building a clean energy economy.

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University has reached another milestone on its journey towards completion.“F-RIB,” as it’s commonly…