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Regional Invasive Species Compact Under Review

LANSING - A regional compact regulating how invasive species are handled in the Great Lakes is the goal of legislation under initial review Thursday by the Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee. Similar to the Great Lakes Water Compact, which governs water withdrawal out of the basin and lakes, SB 508 , SB 509 and

By |2011-09-09T00:00:00-04:00September 9th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Report: Light Vehicle Li-Ion Battery Market To Reach $9 Billion By 2015

DETROIT - The worldwide market for Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles will reach almost $9 billion by 2015, when 2.5 million hybrids, 300,000 plug-in hybrids and 500,000 electric vehicles will be coming down production lines. This growth will, however, be accompanied by massive overcapacity. Over the next few years, we will see Li-ion battery production

By |2011-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Department Of Energy To Give Solar Energy Grants To 3 MI Organizations

WASHINGTON DC ? The Department of Energy will give grants to three Michigan organizations to help make solar energy systems more cost effective. The three organizations to receive awards are: * Cascade Engineering, Grand Rapids, $602,623: Racking system for commercial rooftops using polymers. * Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, Rochester Hills, $1.67 million: Bracket system for commercial

By |2011-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Consumers Reports “Good Start” To Business Connect Program

LANSING - Consumers Energy has paid Michigan companies $2.8 million and awarded $71 million in multi-year contracts in the first three months of its involvement in the state's new Pure Michigan Business Connect initiative. The public/private initiative announced in June could mean as much as $3 billion would be available to Michigan businesses. The utility

By |2011-08-30T00:00:00-04:00August 30th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

NextCat Gets $500,000 Federal Grant To Fuel Biofuel Tech Development

DETROIT - NextCat, developed with Wayne State University technology and incubated at TechTown, was awarded nearly $500,000 from the National Science Foundation, bringing total investment in the biofuel company to $1.3 million. The $498,830 grant was a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award. NextCat is working to advance a biofuel catalyst technology developed at

By |2011-08-26T00:00:00-04:00August 26th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Detroit Edison To Give Michigan Customers $1.24 Credit On September Bill

LANSING - The Public Service Commission's approval of a settlement agreement regarding Detroit Edison's 2010 uncollectible expense true-up mechanism will result in a $7 million credit to customers. The Public Service Commission approved the settlement Thursday (Case No. U-16574), meaning an average residential customer will see a one-time credit of $1.24 on September's bill. ALPENA

By |2011-08-25T00:00:00-04:00August 25th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

The Battery Show Comes To Novi October 25

NOVI - The Battery Show, to be held October 25-27 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, is not only a platform to showcase products and services, but also a forum for industry leaders and stakeholders to gather and discuss critical issues. In its second year, the show offers a two-track conference on battery business

By |2011-08-25T00:00:00-04:00August 25th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|