LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced $62 million in low-income assistance grants and $5 million in energy efficiency grants from the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund. As has been typical, the largest portion of the assistance grants (docket No. U-13129), $35 million, went to the Department of Human Services for assistance those not
DETROIT - NextEnergy announced that Steven E. Kurmas, president and CEO of Detroit Edison, has joined its Board of Directors. ?Steve's background in power generation, fuel supply, and electric distribution makes him a very valuable addition to our board,? says NextEnergy Chairman Chris Rizik. He adds, ?This is all the more true as NextEnergy evolves
FREMONT - Consumers Energy has contracted to purchase the total renewable energy output produced by the $22 million Fremont Community Digester, a 3.1 megawatt expected to go online summer 2012. "This is the first time that Consumers Energy will be buying renewable energy from fuel produced by processed food waste. This innovative facility is another
SAN FRANCISCO - CleanPath announced the close of an equity and credit facility to invest in the development and construction of large-scale solar PV projects in North America. CleanPath will manage two revolving facilities to invest over $800 million into 1,000 plus megawatts in large-scale solar PV projects over the next 60 months. Founded by
WASHINGTON- The Senate voted Thursday to repeal a $6 billion tax credit for ethanol producers, a move that could signal the end of some federal subsidies as part of an eventual budget and debt-ceiling compromise. Most Democrats and a number of Republicans supported an end to the subsidy, in a 73-27 vote. The subsidy gives
LANSING - Frank Van Kempen didn't come to the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday looking for a government handout to help him grow his ethanol-producing enterprise. The West Michigan entrepreneur is confident it will thrive on its own, and pay for itself, with the help of legislation allowing farmers to use his patented fermentation process without
DEARBORN ? Ford is offering the public a comprehensive look at the company's progress on environmental and social issues with the release of its 12th annual Sustainability Report. The 2010/2011 report, titled "Blueprint for Sustainability: Driving Change," provides updates on the company's progress in key areas of operations, product enhancements on vehicle safety and societal
OAK PARK ? Azure Dynamics, which makes hybrid electric truck powertrains, continues to lose money, but also is posting record orders in the first quarter ended March 31. The company?s first quarter revenue was just $1.4 million, down from $2.8 million a year earlier. And its loss jumped to $9.1 million or 1 cent a
LANSING - Michigan Biotechnology Institute was selected for up to $4.3 million from the federal government to improve pre-treatment processes in biofuels development. The award is part of up to $36 million from the Obama Administration that will advance the technology improvements and process integration needed to produce drop-in advanced biofuels and other valuable bio-based
DEARBORN - Ford has announced that they're joining the ranks of automakers producing an eight-speed transmission, and they've also announced production of an electronic continuously variable transmission for hybrid vehicles. Both transmissions are Ford-designed and Ford-built, unlike some transmission offerings from Ford today. The Car Connection.Com reports Ford already has the distinction of offering more