LANSING - Though the utilities and their competitors appear still miles apart on how to address Michigan's energy needs, some plan will be moving from the House by the end of February. A workgroup of leaders from both chambers, the administration, utilities and their competitors met for some four hours Wednesday night to begin hashing
SAN CARLOS, Ca. - The cold rain that had been falling on Northern California in mid-January paused before we silently rolled the roadster out the development garage in San Carlos. With the sun shining for a least a short time, the top was easily removed by releasing a pair of latches on each side and
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - For green-tech start-ups, 2008 could be the year of either break-neck speed or just hitting the brakes. A tidal wave of venture capital has poured into clean tech over the past four years, reflecting the confidence investors and entrepreneurs have that high energy prices and climate change make the sector ripe
LANSING - Legislation to boost energy development in Michigan could be a good test of how well the Legislature and Governor Jennifer Granholm are going to work together this year, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) said Monday. But he warned against trying to "jam" standards for the use of renewable energy that technology does
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Strategic Alliance has appointed Ken Freestone as interim Green Infrastructure Project Manager, replacing Katie Kahl, who stepped down to complete a Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management at Michigan State University. Freestone has worked with the WMSA in the past, contributing to the "Common Framework" publication and serving on
DETROIT - DTE Energy has signed an agreement with Cadillac-based Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative to provide wind energy supply for the company's GreenCurrents renewable energy program. Introduced last April, GreenCurrents provides DTE Energy's 2.2 million electric customers the option of choosing environmentally-friendly renewable energy for their homes and businesses. "We are extremely pleased to be
LANSING - With the creation of a task force in Michigan, all of the states under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region V are now involved in the Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative. The first meeting of the Michigan task force is scheduled for February 6. The five other states in the region began their task forces
LANSING ? The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association has released its calendar of events for the first half of 2008, which culminates June 27-29 with the Michigan Energy Fair in Manistee. Cost unless otherwise noted: One Seminar $30 Non-Members / $20 GLREA Members Two Seminars $40 Non-Members / $30 GLREA Members Three Seminars $50 Non-Members
NEW YORK - Amid a drop in solar company stocks and concerns over a green-tech investment bubble, Sanford Bernstein analysts issued a report Tuesday that takes the long view on alternative energy, arguing that the sector is a relatively safe bet. Persistently high fossil fuel prices and environmental regulations mean that alternative energy technology companies
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company's hybrid fuel-powered fleet is increasing rapidly, riding a wave of consumer demand for GreenTech and environmentally friendly cars and trucks. Nancy Gioia, Ford's Director of Sustainable Mobility and Hybrid Programs, talks about Ford's future alternative energy plans in this special edition of News Maker interview from the North American International