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…
First and foremost, we are happy to welcome Douglas Jester to 5 Lakes Energy! Those of you who know Douglas also know that this is a great fit. For those of you who may not know Douglas, I invite you to read his bio on our bio page. Second, we have updated the website with…
by Stanley “Skip” Pruss Published in the Detroit Free Press, Sunday, December 19, 2010 Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature have faced considerable criticism from a public unhappy with government and its leaders. And last month’s election clearly expressed dissatisfaction with current office holders, particularly Democrats. But there is a case to be made…
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…
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”…
As a selected committee member, 5 Lakes Energy partner Stanley “Skip” Pruss participated in the inaugural Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee (ERAC) at U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters. This introductory meeting covered a broad summary of EERE priorities, strategies, and long-range plans. The focus of the meeting will be on two existing EERE initiatives: (1) the…
Five Lakes Energy partner Liesl Eichler Clark — a wind energy consultant who had been a key official in the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth — said that if legislation needs to be reintroduced in January, it will take a lot of “education” of the new legislators and administration staff. But she said…