ANN ARBOR - The Michigan League of Conservation Voters unveiled its 2013 - 2014 Michigan Environmental Scorecard Wednesday, and overall, state legislators earned a score of incomplete. Michigan LCV established legislative priorities at the start of the 2013 - 2014 legislative session: advancing clean energy, stronger water protections against fracking, and protecting public land. The
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved two settlement agreements authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to reconcile two mechanism related to over-collections, meaning some residents will see a decrease of $1.42 on a their monthly bill. In one instance (Case U-17547), the utility experienced a net over-collection of $475,905. So customers using
GRANDVILLE - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes the critical role that higher education plays in preparing future leaders of the sustainable business movement. To help promote this thinking, the WMSBF awards up to $6,000 in fellowships each year to local college students who are creatively promoting sustainability in their institutions and communities. Sponsorship Levels
WEST BRANCH - The Public Service Commission on Tuesday commended Ogemaw County for becoming the ninth community in Michigan to be certified as a "connected" community that has developed a broadband and technology plan to expand broadband access, adoption and use. It joins Charlevoix, Antrim, St. Clair, Roscommon, Livingston, Mecosta, Clare and Otsego counties in
PLYMOUTH ? HELLA has developed an industry-first headlamp system that automatically adjusts high-beam light patterns for other traffic and pedestrians. Recently introduced on the Audi A8 in Europe, HELLA's Matrix LED headlamp system uses camera-based technology to create glare-fee "tunnels" in front of a vehicle. The system allows car owners to continually use their high
ANN ARBOR - Arotech Corporation announced a new Man Portable Hybrid Power Management System that its Battery and Power Division's UEC Electronics subsidiary unveiled to the United States Department of Defense. This latest 3.5kW system is a prototype which satisfies an upcoming solicitation for the Mobile Electric Hybrid Power System Lite (MEHPS-Lite). "While the prototype
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University is hosting its second annual Green Labs workshop Aug. 12 as MSU continues building a network of green lab professional partners in Michigan. Presentations will be given by MSU on HVAC controls, energy conservation, and reducing chemical hazards without hindering research. We will also share additional case studies and
LANSING - The Public Service Commission on Thursday approved most of Consumers Energy Company's revised renewable energy plan that includes a complete elimination of the renewable energy charge effective with the July billing month. "The elimination of the renewable energy surcharge reflects the falling cost of wind-generated energy," PSC Chair John Quackenbush said in a
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed two bills to help ensure Michigan?s rates will accurately reflect the cost of service for all customers. ?In December I laid out my plan for a ?no regrets? energy future. A key part of that plan is ensuring affordable energy,? Snyder said. ?These bills will help us work
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon program featuring one of the nation?s leading sustainability practitioners June 23 at the University Club in Grand Rapids. The forum is presented by Warner Norcross & Judd. John Viera, the global director of sustainability at Ford Motor Co. has helped to bring a