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A Michigan utility's iffy plan to trap CO2 from its new gas plants
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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
DTE Electric in Michigan proposes building two new gas-fired power plants with planned carbon capture and sequestration to meet state mandates for carbon-free power by 2040, despite uncertainties in the technology's viability and public opposition. The plan aims to replace coal power while accommodating significant new data centre demand, but regulators and environmental groups remain skeptical about the feasibility and cost risks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You face rising regulatory hurdles building fossil gas assets reliant on unproven carbon capture technology as states clamp down on emissions. You must pivot your capital strategy this year or risk stranded assets and public backlash from future regulations.
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