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
DETROIT - E85 Ethanol fuel, the latest green friendly derivative, is growing in popularity although major issues, such as getting gas stations to carry it, remain. Still within a half dozen years, about half the cars and trucks on American roads will be burning this alternative energy fuel that boosts performance and cuts green house
DETROIT - When you're No. 3, you've got to do something. And at the North American International Auto Show this week, Chrysler showed off three green car concepts, including an all-electric one called the Zeo that will go from zero to sixty in 5.7 seconds and hit 130 miles per hour. The car can also
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Stanford University researchers have made a discovery that could signal the arrival of laptop batteries that last more than a day on a single charge. The researchers have found a way to use silicon nanowires to give rechargeable lithium ion batteries--used in laptops, iPods, video cameras, and mobile phones--as much as
ANN ARBOR ? Fuel cell system developer Adaptive Materials has added three to its executive team: Jeffrey Basch as vice president of business development, Annamaria Hornyak as director of human resources, and William Siddall as manager of military programs. "The additions to Adaptive Materials' executive management team are key to our growth strategy," said chief