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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.
HR Notices From January 15
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groiups.
Nextek Power Systems: Technology You Can Bank On
When PNC Financial decided to push farther than the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification for their model net-zero energy branch in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the goal was high: 50 percent energy savings and the same or better comfort for staff and customers as compared to PNC’s 2500-plus branches. A Detroit company’s technology was the key.
MPSC Approves Second Phase Of Detroit Edison’s SolarCurrents Program
The Michigan Public Service Commission last week approved Detroit Edison Company’s request to implement Phase II of its customer-owned SolarCurrents program.
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.
Detroit Edison Seeks To Purchase Large Solar Installations
Detroit Edison Friday issued a Request for Proposals to purchase one or more large solar photovoltaic installation as part of its utility-owned SolarCurrents program.
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.
Dow Corning, LG Partner On Korean Solar Installation
Dow Corning Corp. said Monday that its encapsulants will be used in a 15-kilowatt pilot project to install rooftop solar photovoltaic panels at Seowon University in Chungju, South Korea. LG Electronics will provide the solar modules.
City of Saginaw Fires Up Rooftop Solar Array
The city of Saginaw has installed a 20-kilowatt solar array on the roof of its public services building.
Michigan Breweries Going Solar
Barley, hops and yeast are powered by the sun. Increasingly, so are the breweries that turn those ingredients into beer.
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