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…
My six year old and I went to visit the Volt Wednesday night. We can’t pick it up until Friday for a list of reasons (much of which are my own schedule), so we decided to check on it. I walked into the dealership and my salesperson took one look at me and said, “Let’s…
So… my Volt is waiting for me at the dealer, I’m so excited. It came in on the truck to Howell from Hamtramck last night. It is red. I can’t pick it up today, just not quite ready. All the money stuff is set, I did the insurance change, need to deal with title, etc.…
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…
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…
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…
The MI Energy Forum meets next Thursday, March 3rd in Ann Arbor at 5:30 and hear a presentation on Electric Vehicles. Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? Want to find out what all the hype is about? Join us for an evening of information and updates on the rollout of electric vehicles in…
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…
A new Gallop poll has found that Americans regard having an energy bill providing incentives for solar and other clean energy options ahead of all other identified policy issues including, overhauling the federal tax code, speeding up withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, or expanding drilling for domestic oil and gas. According to Gallop, 83…
The blizzard is over, and you are invited to the next Michigan Energy Forum today (Thursday 2/3/11) at 5:00 at SPARK Central. A link to the event, along with a description of our panelists is provided below: http://www.annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10746 Have you ever considered whether you could use renewable energy at your home or small business? Or…