GRAND RAPIDS – The Michigan Small Business Development Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have expanded the Michigan SBDC Tech Team, adding two new consultants to accelerate the growth of high-tech entrepreneurship. Shruti Bagla PhD will support the rapidly expanding health sector in Michigan, targeting Detroit and neighboring Ontario, with the aim of bolstering
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal announced the appointment of Keith Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in emerging technologies, financial management, and strategic planning, Wilson brings a wealth of expertise to US Signal's executive team. Prior to joining US Signal, Wilson held key leadership positions across multiple
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced the company is issuing a Request for Proposal for new standalone energy storage projects totaling approximately 450 megawatts. These projects will support DTE Electric’s CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan and Michigan's new standard of 60% renewable energy by 2030, both of which contribute to DTE’s overarching carbon reduction goals. The RFP requires the standalone energy storage projects to
HOUGHTON – Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, has received a contracted grant award of $145 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to support the development and construction of the REV Nickel Project. The project seeks to produce sustainable nickel concentrate and other valuable U.S.-sourced
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events
LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are studying the rift — which runs
PARIS - Scientists in France have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform clean energy production. Beneath the soil of Folschviller, in the Moselle region, researchers have uncovered an astonishing 46 million tons of natural hydrogen. This unexpected find has the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new source of carbon-free fuel.
LANSING - Michigan’s utility energy efficiency programs ranked No. 1 in the nation, highlighting how utility energy waste reduction efforts in the Great Lakes State are helping lower customer bills by reducing unnecessary energy use. Michigan tied with California for first place in utility public benefits programs and policies in the American Council for an
The Michigan Public Service Commission spent 2024 working to improve the reliability of Michigan’s electric grid while implementing new energy laws and expanding public engagement to encourage more customer participation in regulatory matters before the Commission. The MPSC’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the MPSC’s broad approach to making Michigan’s power grid more reliable and resilient,
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After years of promises, Elon Musk has finally admitted that models equipped with Hardware 3, which were sold as being ready for full self-driving, will need an upgrade. This announcement is not going over well—especially
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