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Energy Experts Offer Free Advice April 23 At Rochester Hills Public Library

ROCHESTER - Two of Michigan's leading energy experts will be in Rochester to offer information and advice on renewable energy systems at a free public presentations at the Rochester Hills Public Library April 23 as part of the Earth Day celebrations. John Sarver, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, will present on

By |2012-04-16T00:00:00-04:00April 16th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Wayne State Hybrid Competes In EcoCar 2 Collegian Challenge

DETROIT - Wayne State University hopes a ?parallel through-the-road? hybrid system will propel them to victory in ?EcoCar 2: Plugging Into The Future,? a competition among 15 North American university teams to convert a gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu into a fully functional hybrid vehicle. Wayne State?s Hybrid Warriors are the only Michigan team in the competition.

By |2012-04-12T00:00:00-04:00April 12th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Only 9 States Taken Steps To Address Water-Related Climate Change Impact

WASHINGTON DC - Only nine states have taken comprehensive steps to address their vulnerabilities to the water-related impacts of climate change, while 29 states are unprepared for growing water threats to their economies and public health, according to a first ever detailed state-by-state analysis of water readiness released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

By |2012-04-05T00:00:00-04:00April 5th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Application Deadline For Consumers’ Renewable Sellback Program May 3

SAGINAW ? Applications for Consumers Energy's new Experimental Advanced Renewable Program, which lets residential electric customers sell solar-generated power back to the electric monopoly, must be submitted by May 3. The offer is for a fixed priced contract over 15 years. About 115 Michigan residents are currently participating in Consumers Energy?s Experimental Advanced Renewable Program.

By |2012-04-04T00:00:00-04:00April 4th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

A123 Recalls Defective Batteries Made at Livonia Plant

WALTHAM, Mass. ? Batteries produced at A123's Livonia plant failed during a highly publicized test by Consumers Reports forcing the company to spend $55 million recalling defective automotive batteries used in the Fisker Karma and other vehicles. A123 wouldn?t name the other automakers who used the batteries, but said in a statement that ?five transportation

By |2012-03-30T00:00:00-04:00March 30th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Michigan Permit Remains Despite Coast Guard Ballast Standard

LANSING - The U.S. Coast Guard will, 90 days from Friday, have an official standard for treating ballast water from oceangoing vessels entering particularly freshwater areas, but those ships entering Michigan waters would still have to have a state permit to exchange ballast water, at least for now. The Coast Guard had required exchanging ballast

By |2012-03-22T00:00:00-04:00March 22nd, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Michigan Senate Panel Approves Environmental Leader Program

LANSING - Businesses that are meeting state and federal environmental requirements, and helping other companies to do so as well, would see discounts on their permits and preference on state contracts under legislation approved Thursday by the Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Committee. The bills (SB 939 , SB 940 , SB 941

By |2012-03-16T00:00:00-04:00March 16th, 2012|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|