alternative energy

Report: Renewable Energy Heating Up In Michigan

A new report finds that most of Michigan’s electricity providers are on pace to generate 10 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2015.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/16

Gov. Snyder Delivers Special Message On Energy, Environment

Gov. Rick Snyder has released a new energy and environmental policy blueprint that calls for stepped-up production of natural gas in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/28

Why It Matters: Michigan’s Ballot Proposals

Six contentious ballot proposals are before Michigan voters on Nov. 6, including several well-funded measures backed by special interest groups and five that would require amending the Michigan Constitution.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/28

Energy Proposal Raises Debate Over Costs, Jobs

A proposal to require that Michigan utilities steadily boost their use of renewable energy sources over the next dozen years is stirring a whirlwind of competing claims about costs, jobs and spinoff issues that could leave voters dizzy with confusion.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/30

DTE Wraps Up Work On Gratiot County Wind Project

DTE Energy says it’s wrapped up construction and started up full commercial operations at its Gratiot County Wind Project, which includes 133 turbines.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/06

DTE-ESD Conference Keynoter: Green Means Fatter Margins

If you’re not green, you’re nuts. That was the blunt message of the CEO of Ann Arbor property managers McKinley Inc., Albert Berriz, in the keynote of Wednesday’s DTE Energy – Engineering Society of Detroit Energy Conference & Exhibition.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/02

Event Notices From January 27-29

The latest meeting and event notices from Michigan’s technology-focused companies and institutions

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/29

A worker walks amid a field of solar panels atop the Ikea home furnishings store in Centennial, Colorado. A similar installation is now atop Ikea's Canton Township store. (Credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

IKEA To Install Solar Panels At Canton Store

IKEA announced plans to install solar energy panels on five of its United States furniture store locations – including the store in Canton.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/12

State Boosts Start-Ups With $25 Million

The Michigan Strategic Fund is awarding $25 million to eight organizations that will support entrepreneurs in launching and growing companies throughout the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/27

Monroe County CC Adding Alternative Energy Courses

Monroe County Community College will hold a public information session on its new alternative energy courses Tuesday, July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Rooms 259 and 260 of the La Z Boy Center on main campus.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/17

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