Analysis using new Michigan model highlights important role for renewables, cogeneration, natural gas in meeting state targets [Lansing and Washington, D.C.] – Reducing energy waste, using more renewable energy sources like solar and wind, cogeneration fueled by natural gas and, depending on long-term price projections, an appropriate amount of natural gas-fired combined cycle generation…
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/environment/2015/07/26/fight-may-take-air-mandate-sun-wind-power/30719769/ Gary Heinlein and Jim Lynch, The Detroit News11:31 p.m. EDT July 26, 2015 Lansing — The most tumultuous issue in Gov. Rick Snyder’s bid to reshape Michigan’s energy policy is the battle over whether to require power companies to generate a certain quota of electricity through renewable sources. While environmentalists push for the expansion…
CARLETON — High up in the greenhouse, shade cloths that partially screen the sun are incorporated into the roofing panels and are so effective at retaining thermal heat that in the winter the growers can turn off the heating system. On the floor, all the water that makes its way there is channeled and recycled.…
On Friday October 9, 2015, Michigan IPL will hold its 10th Annual Sustainability Conference at Peoples Church in East Lansing. This year’s theme is: Green & Grow Your Congregation. The goal of this conference is to provide attendees with actionable information about how sustainability (onsite energy efficiency, renewable energy, etc.) can enable growth in congregations.…
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The POWER Act continues to build momentum as the business community rallies around an increase in the ITC for combined heat & power (CHP). Check out the latest blog post from Pew here, which highlights strong support from a range of businesses interested in clean, efficient on-site electricity generation. Would you like to learn more…
2015 Michigan CHP Conference Thursday, April 30, 2015 Radisson Dowtown Lansing Welcome remarks – Dan Scripps, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Why CHP in Michigan? – Jim Leidel, Oakland University Leidel PPT – Policy Panel Discussion: Panelists included: Tim Lundgren, Varnum LLP Jessica Frohman Lubetsky, Pew Charitable Trusts Melanie McCoy, Sebewaing Light &…
In honor of yesterday’s introduction of The POWER Act in Congress, we are pleased to be able to re-play for you the Policy Panel discussion from the 2015 Michigan CHP Conference held in Lansing, Michigan on April 30, 2015: Panelists included: Tim Lundgren, Varnum LLP Jessica Frohman Lubetsky, Pew Charitable Trusts Melanie McCoy, Sebewaing…
Today, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA) and Representatives Tom Reed (R-23rd NY) and Earl Blumenauer (D-3rd OR) introduced the Senate and House versions of The Power Resiliency and Efficiency (POWER) Act, which would improve the federal tax incentive for industrial energy efficiency applications, such as combined heat & power (CHP). Summary of the POWER…
For those interested in managing their own renewable energy credits (RECs) in MIRECS, either now or after the 5 Lakes program ceases operation at the end of 2015, we are happy to report that the MIRECS Fee Schedule now includes a category for “nano” sized projects (<10kw in size) for which the initial MIRECS registration fee is…