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MLive: 5 Lakes Energy Study Released; Examines the City of Ann Arbor’s Pathways to 100% Renewable Power

A new study by 5 Lakes Energy, which was commissioned by the city of Ann Arbor, examines options for the city to transition to 100% renewable energy for its electricity use by 2030. The study assesses the feasibility of shifting to a municipal utility, as well as the costs and benefits of creating a new …

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Detroit Metro Times: Governor Whitmer Cites Michigan Clean Energy Framework in “What’s Next” Address

In her “what’s next” address, Gov. Whitmer cited findings from The Michigan Clean Energy Framework, which forecasted the major economic, public health, and other benefits that would result from Michgian adopting a comprehensive suite of state-level clean energy policies (Detroit Free Press, Sept. 1, 2023). Co-authored by 5 Lakes Energy and the Michigan Energy Innovation …

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Municipal Street Lighting: 10 Tips for Local Governments by Rick Bunch

Municipal Street Lighting: Ten Tips for Local Governments Street lighting is often a local government’s biggest energy expenditure and the most widespread and visible service that local governments provide. Many local governments pay too much for street lighting and get bad service because investor-owned utilities control their streetlights. Information is power, however, and knowing what …

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Powering Forward: Accelerating the Binational Great Lakes Region’s Clean Energy Transition

A new report for the Council of the Great Lakes Region, prepared by 5 Lakes Partner Douglas Jester and co-founder Skip Pruss, analyzes the opportunities of the clean energy transition available to the two Canadian provinces and eight US states in the region. The report includes recommendations for actions, commitments and collaborations to achieve full …

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5 Lakes Energy’s Jamie Scripps presents on standby rate comparisons and best practices

On May 17,  5 Lakes Energy’s Jamie Scripps presented on standby rate design at a day-long standby rates workshop in Chicago, Illinois co-hosted by the Energy Resources Center and the Midwest Cogeneration Association. The workshop was attended by CHP developers and end-users interested in working together with utilities, regulators and other stakeholders to reduce barriers …

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You know what the Midwest is? Innovative and Restless…

How Ohio’s PowerForward initiative illustrates where grid modernization discussions are going… Spoiler alert! They’re full of metaphors and catch phrases!   By Benjamin A. Stafford, Senior Consultant   Last week, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) renewed conversations in Ohio’s review of technological and utility regulatory innovations. Three days of discussions in the third …

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New Report: Powering the Mobility Revolution

The Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) recently unveiled its report, Powering the Mobility Revolution: The Case for Integrating Vehicle Electrification & Batteries into Strategies to Promote Autonomous Vehicles. “Self-driving vehicles are the next big step for the transportation industry, and the mobility industry is increasingly based on electric vehicle technology,” said IEI president and 5 Lakes …

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5 Lakes Energy’s Douglas Jester speaks at 2017 NARUC Annual Meeting

5 Lakes Energy partner, Douglas Jester, spoke about time-of-use (TOU) rates this morning on a panel at the 2017 National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Annual Meeting and Education Conference. The panel, titled “Is the Time for TOU rates?”, was moderated by the Honorable Andrew Place and included, in addition to Douglas, panelists Ashley Brown, …

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