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The clean energy sector is always fast-moving but lately it seems like the changes are lightening paced.  Below is a sample of the latest reports and discussions we are following at 5LE: DOE recently released a study reviewing how Climate Change and Extreme Weather events will challenge the energy sector highlighting vulnerabilities. http://energy.gov/downloads/us-energy-sector-vulnerabilities-climate-change-and-extreme-weather Greentech Media …

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5 Lakes Energy worked with the Erb Institute at UM, Pew Charitable Trusts, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, the Institute for Energy Innovation, Growth Capital Network and NextEnergy to put on a conference in Ann Arbor last week entitled, “How will ‘Disruptive Challenges’ in the Electric Markets Impact Michigan’s Energy Decisions?”.  It was well-attended and …

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Later today we will hear from President Obama in more detail regarding his Climate Action Plan.  There are some early releases.  You can read it now here on Slate’s page:  http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/06/25/read_the_white_house_climate_change_plan.html

Listen to 5LE’s Skip Pruss discuss the Great Lakes Energy-Water Nexus on WKAR here. http://wkar.org/post/current-state-57-april-2-2013  

Save the Date! The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council is excited to announce its first annual meeting will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Here are the details: What: Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council Annual Meeting When: Wednesday, April 17 from 10:00am – 2:00pm Where: Michigan Municipal League, 208 North Capital Avenue, Lansing, Michigan Who: …

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Tomorrow – February 14th, 2013 – is the first of Governor Snyder’s Energy Public Forums.  The forums and the website are collecting comments on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric choice.  You can review the questions that are being asked here. The Governor presented his outline for Energy and the Environment in November after the election.  His …

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Did you miss Skip Pruss, Rachel Tronstein and David Strand at the Michigan Energy Forum last week?  Watch it now, here!

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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