Drive Electric Week
Last week was Drive Electric Week, and Michiganians across the state are beginning to realize the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle (EV). EV sales zoomed past projections every month of the year in...
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Newsletter: Senate Committee Takes Up Michigan EIBC PACE-for-Digesters Bill; Powering Mobility Conference Is Almost Here
This newsletter was originally published on September 15, 2017. Senate Committee Takes Up Michigan EIBC PACE-for-Digesters Bill This Tuesday, the Michigan Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Senator...
Solar Power Projects Growing in Michigan
Solar power projects in Michigan continue to increase, despite uncertainty over 30 percent federal tax credits and state energy policy. During the second quarter this year, utilities, private companies, univ...
Michigan Adds 4,655 Clean Energy Jobs in 2016
Michigan increased clean energy jobs by 5.3 percent, or 4,655, outpacing other job sectors in the state by a factor of three, according to a new report by Clean Jobs Midwest. More than 92,000 people now work...
Clean Jobs Midwest Report
LANSING – More than 92,000 now work in Michigan’s clean energy industry, a 5.3 percent increase since 2015, according to an analysis unveiled today by Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, Clean ...
Michigan Starts State-Mandated Utility Power Generation Planning Process
The Michigan Public Service Commission is beginning a regulatory process to create a method by which utility companies can propose new electricity generation sources that considers an evaluation of the lowest-c...
Newsletter: Michigan Home to 92,000 Clean Energy Jobs; Congress takes up PURPA
This newsletter was originally published on September 8, 2017. Michigan Home to More Than 92,000 Clean Energy Jobs More than 92,000 people now work in Michigan’s clean energy industry, a 5.3 percent increas...
Newsletter: What to Expect as the Legislature Returns; New Speakers Added for Powering Mobility
This newsletter was originally published on August 31, 2017. What to Expect as the Legislature Heads Back to Session As the Michigan Legislature returns from its summer recess next week, a variety of advan...
Newsletter: Grid Operators Ride Out Eclipse Without Issue; PACE Continues to Grow in Michigan
This newsletter was originally published on August 25, 2017. Solar Eclipse Comes and Goes Without Impacting Grid This week’s solar eclipse presented the first major test of the power grid in the era of a...
Newsletter: Department of Energy Releases 2016 Wind Technologies Market Report
This newsletter was originally published on August 18, 2017. Department of Energy Releases 2016 Wind Technologies Market Report (US Department of Energy) The US Department of Energy released its 2016 Wind Te...