Launch of Advanced Energy Economy!

We’re excited about the launch of the national business organization Advanced Energy Economy!  Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a growing network of regional business councils and partner organizations promoting a better business climate for the advanced energy sector and helping American companies and workers succeed as the world transition’s to Advanced Energy. A little from…

Testimony on the Michigan RPS by 5 Lakes

I am Douglas Jester, a senior consultant with 5 Lakes Energy, LLC. 5 Lakes Energy is a Michigan-based consultancy that works principally with manufacturers of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and with technologists developing capabilities for such products. I wish to speak briefly today in support of the renewable energy requirements of PA 295…

A Michigan Energy Policy

Those of you who are Jon Stewart watchers probably remember his recap of the past presidents’ commitments to develop an energy policy in the US.  But seriously, if not now, when? We are seeing renewed discussion in the Senate on ethanol subsidies, the debate on offshore oil drilling is a constant background drum, the fraking needed…

Jolt the Volt

The boys and I took the Volt to the Thumb this week for my Grandma’s 84th birthday party.  It was a blast (more here at my Mom’s blog).  It was hot (thanks, Michigan, for the almost 50 degree weather swing this week) and the wind was blowing in Pigeon. I charged the car at my…

Interesting Video on Offshore Wind Measurement

Check out this link on http://www.youtube.com/axystechnologiesinc the AXYS buoy that will be deployed on Lake Michigan in the fall.  The Michigan project is under GVSU’s MI Alternative & Renewable Energy Center. Here’s a good story on the recent permitting successes. http://www.grandhaventribune.com/content/gvsu-acquire-offshore-wind-data-collecting-buoy