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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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A crowded, warm banquet room in DeWitt served as the place for pizza and the regular meeting of the Michigan Chapter of Efficiency First last night.  It was a great line-up of speakers and very helpful information about the growing impact of Michigan’s energy efficiency programs.  To learn more about Efficiency First and the Michigan …

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Originally posted on Facebook by Steven Chu on Monday, November 29, 2010 “In case you missed it, here’s the video of my presentation at the National Press Club today and the slides that go along with it. http://press.org/news-multimedia/videos/cspan/296768-1http://www.energy.gov/media/Chu_NationalPressClub112910.pdf I believe that recent major clean technology advances by China and other countries represent a true “Sputnik Moment” …

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