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Michigan Energy Forum – Solar Technology: Powering the Future

Michigan Energy Forum – Solar Technology: Powering the Future Date: 4/7/2011 Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Location: SPARK Central 330 East Liberty, Lower Level Ann Arbor MI 48104 Cost: FREE Did you know? As featured on mlive.com – Michigan has the fourth-largest number of solar energy jobs in the country, according to the National Solar Jobs …

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From Crain’s: More than 200 firms in state wind, solar industries

Report: More than 200 firms in state wind, solar industries A report to be released Tuesday finds that there are nearly 200 businesses — including about 50 in Southeast Michigan — and 10,000 jobs in the solar and wind industries in Michigan, according to research developed by Chicago-based Environmental Law & Policy Center. The companies range …

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What if all our energy came from Wind, Water and Solar?

Mark Jacobson is a researcher at Stanford who sought to answer just that question.  In his extensive analysis, he shows that the world’s energy can be produced through renewable sources including taking into account land base necessary for energy production. Dr. Jacobson serves on the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Advisory committee …

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Advanced Energy Storage Manufacture and Development Investment

The Michigan advanced energy storage economic development strategy was designed to support growing industry sectors where Michigan has distinct advantages and a solid infrastructure.  Michigan is home to more than 330 transportation R&D companies, 65,000 engineers, and world-class engineering schools making us exceptionally positioned to address the critical national need of developing a domestic advanced …

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Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Expected in MI

Consumers Energy is seeking to lower bills by $55 mill because renewables are coming in cheaper than expected. From the Jackson Citizen Patriot:  “The cost to comply with the standard has declined significantly,” Russell said.  Russell said the reduction is possible because of declining production costs, better capacity factors and federal production tax credits. Read …

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Michigan Saves

Michigan Saves is an innovative program that will make energy efficiency upgrades and installing renewable energy systems more affordable for all types of Michigan energy consumers, including businesses, local governments, schools, and residents.  Michigan Saves was funded with a LIEEF grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan Program is …

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