LANSING - The Senate Energy and Technology Committee on Tuesday began discussing two of four aspects of updating the state's 2008 energy law overhaul mandating a renewable energy standard, energy efficiency goals, and the pros and cons of electric choice in the marketplace. The committee heard from Steve Bakkal, director of the Michigan Energy Office,
LANSING - Rep. Mike Shirkey on Monday highlighted a report showing the state of Illinois saved $37 billion in consumer savings since switching to a more electric choice-style system, saying it is a prime example of why Michigan should get rid of its "monopoly-style" system. The joint report was issued by the separate entities of
LANSING ? The Green Infrastructure Conference, hosted by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is taking registration for the event, scheduled for May 8-9 in Lansing. This conference includes several panels and keynote speakers that will be discussing what is being done at the federal and state levels to advance Green Infrastructure (GI) including new
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's 2013 Sustainability Progress Report shows the university?s continuing successes in green education, research and operations. In 2013, more than 30 students declared sustainability as a minor, the Planet Blue Ambassador Program grew to 1,300-plus participants, and the university awarded more than $3.8 million in funding for UM Water
EAST LANSING ? The 24th Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference on March 17-18 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center has been designed with the water management and environmental professionals in mind. This one-day conference, presented by The Engineering Society of Detroit and the Michigan Waste Industries Association, will educate attendees on emerging technologies and
NOVI - In its 17th year, the Energy Conference & Exhibition conference is the largest event of its kind in Michigan. More than 1,000 attendees will be there May 6 representing facility managers and building planners from industries ranging from automotive manufacturers and suppliers to health services, food processing and delivery plants. Hosted by DTE
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter will present a luncheon program on sustainability and resiliency featuring Mayor George Heartwell on March 10. RSVP by March 7. The luncheon will be held at Cheney Place from noon to 2 pm. The program is presented by
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor the three professionals and three students that demonstrate the most innovative and inspirational approach to promoting sustainability within their organizations, families or peer groups. These finalists of the forum?s Third Annual Essay Contest and Eighth Annual Scholarship Competition will have an opportunity to compete for
MUSKEGON ? The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is hosting an event Feb. 11 featuring an energy climate speaker. The program is called The Next Renewable Energy Frontier. The speaker is Erik Nordman PhD who has recently returned from a year-long sabbatical in which he researched renewable energy options in Kenya. Residents of Sub-Sahara
HOUGHTON ? The 15th annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, scheduled for March 3-8 at Michigan Technological University, is shaping up to be a perfect year. The Upper Peninsula is experiencing the snowiest winter in years with temperatures solidly sub-freezing, ideal conditions for this SAE collegiate design competition. Plus, a new major sponsor has donated an