LANSING - As the Michigan House Energy Committee continues to consider legislation modifying the state's energy policy, the committee heard testimony on Thursday about the renewable portfolio standard and how in current form, the bills would not increase the renewable mandate. Those supporting an increase in how much power utilities must generate from renewable sources
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder formally put an end Thursday to the possibility, though it was always seen as unlikely, that he would run for president. "When I ran for re-election, I promised my fellow Michiganders that the job was not done, that we could not be complacent, that it was time to accelerate and
LANSING - The biggest issue facing Michigan's continued growth is a glaring lack of talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to fill the rapidly growing job openings for these skills, Steve Arwood, President of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., said in an interview. Michigan weathered the four-year recession that drove General Motors and Chrysler
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford in July with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. MITechNews.Com is a sponsor and will be at the event to hear your Maker
BIRMINGHAM - ITInTheD.Com will talk about the ConNext program May 14 - where a panel of experts will discuss the future of the connected vehicle industry, its impact on the economy, and developing a skilled workforce to meet these demands. The program is at the Townsend Hotel from 6 to 8 pm. Admission is
NOVI - The title of Spencer Sator's opening presentation at the 2015 Energy Conference and Exhibition was "Five Emerging Technologies You Don't Want To Miss." Well, it was really more like seven or eight, but who's counting? Sator, senior manager of emerging technology at Boulder, Colo.-based E Source - which Sator described as "like Consumer
DETROIT - Michelle Gilbert, Vice President of Public Relations and Bill Babbit, Tech. Operation Supervisor for Comcast in Michigan have great tips to get the best out of your cable connection. http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IA-1599-Comcast.mp3
DETROIT - Elon Musk announced a stunning new battery technology that could reshape electrical use around the world, even in countries where there is no power grid. Dave Hurst is Director of Market Analysis at NextEnergy, leading Next Energy's Energy Sector and Program teams in the understanding and development of various market segment intelligence. Hurst
DETROIT - Editor Mike Brennan talks about the new and improved MITechNews.Com website, NextEnergy awards, Challenge Detroit recruits latest class of entrepreneurs, and much more. http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IA-1597-MiTechNews-5-2-15.mp3
TROY - Automation Alley has promoted Tom Kelly to chief operating officer. As COO, Kelly will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the association, working with the team of directors and reporting to Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers. In addition, he will maintain oversight of the entrepreneurship department and its technology business accelerator