DETROIT - Shares of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. on Tuesday lifted after the solar energy product manufacturer was upgraded on its exposure to strong markets in France and Italy, pending U.S. legislation helping solar energy companies and milder-than-expected price declines. Energy Conversion Devices shares gained $1.07, or 3.8 percent, to $29.21. PiperJaffray analyst Jesse Pinchel
ANN ARBOR - Meadowlark Builders and Architectural Resource is working with an Ann Arbor homeowner to create the nation's third LEED Platinum residential remodel - a unique home that features such CleanTech features as heavily insulated walls, energy efficient windows, special heating and cooling systems that together generate monthly energy bills of around $40. To
SOUTHFIELD - For the first time in its 114-year history The Engineering Society of Detroit is solidifying its role in Michigan by launching the ESD Institute - a conduit for communication and ideas designed to bring together some of Michigan's most formidable leaders to launch technical and business initiatives addressing private and public policies. The
ROCHESTER HILLS - Energy Conversion Devices, the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced that Dr. Subhendu Guha, Senior Vice President of ECD and Chairman of United Solar Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of ECD, has been named the winner of the PVSEC
LANSING - The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association contends it is well positioned to help Governor Jennifer Granholm and the State of Michigan to achieve its renewable energy goals as outlined in the governor's state of the state address. "Sustainable energy incentives are the key to growing the renewable energy industry in Michigan," said Jennifer
LANSING - Michigan has a high potential for wind and other alternative energy program and a substantial number of brownfield sites on which these projects could be located, according to a report released Tuesday by the Michigan State University Land Policy Institute. The report, Potential Application of Renewable Energy on Brownfield Sites: A Case Study
WASHINGTON �?? An alternative energy Windspire, which will soon be manufactured in Manistee, was visible by President Barack Obama from the steps of the Capitol that showcased Michigan made products to the world. The Windspire, developed by Nevada based Mariah Power will be manufactured in Manistee through a partnership with Mastech Technologies. Operations are expected
WARRENDALE, Pa. - Developing alternative energy sources for the future is essential. One promising solution may be the fuel cell. SAE International's A World in Motion program will introduce on Jan. 21 this new activity at a GM/SAE press conference set for Education Day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Dan Hancock,
DEWITT - The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is holding Agriculture's Conference on the Environment January 28, which will take a four-issue approach to sensitive environmental issues. Sponsored in part by the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, the conference themes include People, Planet, Power and Prosperity. The conference will feature 25 speakers in a dozen
DETROIT - Will Chrysler become the electric car and truck company. Certainly more so than today, says Frank Klegon, executive vice president, Product Development. Chrysler at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit rolled out four electric-powered, plug-in-charged cars, trucks, Jeeps and minivans. Now it�??s up to the public - and maybe even Congress