LANSING - A major development in wind energy production in the state, using what corporate executives said was a significant innovation in wind generation technology, was unveiled Tuesday by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The proposal will involve development of a large new wind farm on the Garden Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula with the power generated
GRAND RAPIDS - Consumers Energy, the Michigan Public Service Commission, the City of Grand Rapids and other project collaborators announced the launch of Consumers's SmartStreet program which will install 60 East Hills homes and businesses with electric smart meters in 2011. "Today's SmartStreet launch showcases Consumers Energy's commitment to partnering with our residential and business
TRAVERSE CITY - Dan Wyant, the new director of Michigan's Department of Environmental Quailty, offered an example of how he will run DEQ: farmland "filter strips." Farmers can protect water quality by putting vegetation buffer zones between their cropland and nearby streams, he said. These so-called filter strips prevent sediments and chemicals from washing into
DETROIT ? Michigan Hall at Cobo Center will be transformed into an interactive display showcase in January 2011 during the North American International Auto Show, highlighting the many ways that Michigan companies are building and creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. "Smarter Living In Michigan? will be the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s follow up in
LANSING - Energy programs implemented last year will save customers about a third more than projected, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Public Service Commission. The report, required under the legislation that adopted renewable energy portfolio standards, showed the state's utilities implemented $89 million in energy optimization programs in 2009, but those programs
DETROIT - The first Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefitting math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools. The opening bid is $50,000. "Every aspect of the Volt - from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry - is a testament to the importance
DETROIT - The first mass-market electric vehicles are about to go on sale in selected cities, kicking off the beginning of a wave of new green vehicles hitting showrooms over the coming year. The Chevrolet Volt, from General Motors and the Leaf, from Nissan, both launching in December, are just the beginning of the electrification
TROY - A digital forensics workshop for students is among 26 student projects that will be showcased on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Walsh College Business Information Technology and Information Assurance Capstone Fair. The fair, which is free to the public, will be held from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Troy campus in
LANSING - Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth have launched a social networking site aimed at the clean, green and sustainable market in Michigan. The Michigan Energy Efficiency Network (MichEEN) plants the seeds for a grassroots, online community to help local government, schools, businesses and other groups save
ROCHESTER ? Business consultant Dan Walker, author of "The Customer's Way," will share his proprietary process Nov. 30 at 4 pm at the Mind, Body & Spirits ? Inspired Dining. Enjoy thought-provoking presentations, exciting announcements, and high-powered networking with other green business and community leaders, at a world-famous eco-conscious restaurant. The MI Green Team Meeting