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 …
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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“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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Watch 5 Lakes Energy support PTC extension in this video by Pew Charitable Trusts: [youtube]xid_DaUnMDU[/youtube]
To Michiganders and the Michigan Legislature: I. Introduction In Michigan, we care about energy and the environment because we care about our kids and their future. These areas don’t lend themselves to “quick fixes.” It takes a long time to see the effect of the choices we make. But the rewards of the …
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Renewable Energy Credit Aggregation: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What is a REC? REC stands for Renewable Energy Credit. Per Michigan’s Public Act 295 enacted in 2008, one megawatt hour of electricity generated from a renewable resource also generates one renewable energy credit (1 MWh = 1 REC). In order to sell these renewable energy …
Excellent articulation of why clean energy policy is so important for our nation brought to you by Pew Charitable Trusts and featuring Michigan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSw5_1blo0&feature=youtu.be
Originally published here http://record-eagle.com/opinion/x2076996219/Forum-Clean-energy-vital-for-lakes By Stanley “Skip” Pruss On Nov. 6, voters will determine whether Michigan takes full advantage of a rare, golden opportunity to secure new investment, build new infrastructure, create jobs and enhance health and the environment for its citizens. Proposal 3, aka “25 x 25,” would increase Michigan’s clean energy standard to require …
Please join the Pew Clean Energy Program for a discussion on how innovation in the automotive industry will help vehicle manufacturers meet new fuel efficiency standards of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Increasing fuel economy will save consumers money, attract investment in advanced technologies, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and enhance national security. WHERE: …
Investing in More Efficient Vehicles: A forum on fuel economy and innovation Read More »
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