January 2013

MI Governor’s Energy Listening Session

Last Friday the dates for the Governor’s Energy Listening Sessions and the website for tracking was launched.  This is an excellent opportunity to share perspectives on clean energy.  Please take the time to look at the website http://michigan.gov/energy and consider participating in the following events. Expect more information soon from 5 Lakes about how we are participating. The public …

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What is Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Aggregation?

REC Aggregation 101 Under Michigan law, electric providers are required to achieve a retail supply portfolio that includes at least 10%  renewable energy by 2015. Electric providers comply with this law through the purchase and/or production of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). One REC is created for every MWh of electricity generated by a renewable energy …

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Pew Delivers Clean Energy Recommendations to Administration and Congress

“Industry is telling us in no uncertain terms that the United States needs to adopt clear, consistent, long-term energy policies that allow American businesses to thrive, make our country more energy secure, and advance environmental imperatives,” said Phyllis Cuttino, director of Pew’s Clean Energy Program. “Our research shows that there is a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in the clean …

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