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: …
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Arbor Brewing Company & Corner Brewery 114 E Washington St | Ann Arbor MI 48104 | 734-213-1393 | www.arborbrewing.com PRESS RELEASE Contact: Rene Greff email: rgreff@arborbrewing.com Office: (734)340-6793 Mobile: (734)678-7620 MICHIGAN BREWERIES GOING SOLAR YPSILANTI, MI – ANN ARBOR: Local brewery owners Matt and Rene Greff are breaking new ground for Michigan breweries as solar …
At 5 Lakes Energy, we are committed to helping Michigan chart a clean energy journey that takes advantage of Michigan’s inherent strengths. Those strengths include an exceptional workforce, highly developed research university system, expansive community colleges, beautiful natural resources, advanced manufacturing expertise, engineering know-how, and others. Deploying more renewable energy here is critical to maintain …
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5 Lakes Energy is working with the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) to explore possibilities for aggregating small scale renewable RECs. If you are an installer in Michigan or someone interested in combining your RECs into another sale in order to capture economies of scale, feel free to reach out to 5LE’s Lauren Knapp …
by Skip Pruss We got a glimpse this month of Gov. Rick Snyder’s view of renewable energy in Michigan. Signaling likely opposition to the new proposed ballot initiative that would require 25% of Michigan’s electricity to be derived from renewable sources by 2025, the governor said during a visit to Port Huron that “Michigan is not …
Free Press Guest commentary: Renewable energy works — and works well — in Michigan Read More »
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