Michigan is exploring ways to grow its alternative energy industry and provide a boost to economic development, but coal-fired power plants are expected to produce most of the state’s electricity through at least 2030.
The rest of Michigan’s electrical power comes mostly from nuclear power plants or natural gas- or oil-fired power plants. A very small [...]

Despite the date on the calendar, autumn weather still hasn’t arrived in Galveston County, and that means more high electric bills.
There are some things you can do, however, to lower your energy bills year-round.
Alan Smith of Bayou Vista is a retired homebuilder and has picked up some tricks to save money on his energy bills.
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aterpillar Inc., the world’s largest maker of earthmoving equipment, said second-quarter profit rose 38 percent as demand for mining trucks and power generators fueled sales.
Net income increased to $1.05 billion, or $1.52 a share, from $760 million, or $1.08, a year earlier. Sales gained 13 percent to $10.6 billion, the Peoria, Illinois-based company said today [...]