SAN CARLOS, Calif.- If you're looking to buy a $100,000 plus electric-powered Roadster, and want to get it serviced too, you're in luck. Tesla Motors will open a regional sales and service center in Chicago in late June, one of seven centers opening nationwide. Besides Chicago, other centers will open in New York, Seattle and
MUSKEGON - On June 9, the Grand Valley State University Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center will host a half-day workshop devoted to advancing an understanding of bio-energy and bio-composting technology. A discussion will follow about related business opportunities. The event is free thanks to underwriting support from the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic
DETROIT - Liesl Eichler Clark, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, will outline DELEG's efforts to transform Michigan's business environment through investment in the emerging green economy, at the fourth Tuesday monthly meeting May 26 at The Old Shillelagh in Greektown. Clark will discuss ambitious efforts to identify, engage
KALAMAZOO - Building a scale-model wind turbine will be the capstone project at two summer camps for youths ranging in age from 12 to 16 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus. The first session will run from July 13-16 and the second is Aug. 3-6. The fee is $235. Guiding both camps, which
YPSILANTI - You're invited to the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's membership networking event May 26 at SPARK East in Ypsilanti. Meet GLREA members, industry professionals and entrepreneurs in renewable and alternative energy. Make new contacts in this exploding field and meet members of the GLREA board of directors. Learn from technology, policy and business
LANSING - There was agreement between business officials and scientists Tuesday that the Earth is warming and human activity contributes to that, but while a group of scientists in the state urged new federal policy on the issue, business officials argued the cost of the proposals was substantially higher than the gains. A group of
BENTON HARBOR ? Whirlpool Corporation said by 2015 it will make all electronically controlled appliances Smart Grid compatible, helping to reduce energy and the emission of greenhouse gases. Bracken Darrell, president of Whirlpool Europe, and executive vice president of Whirlpool Corporation, highlighted the company's longstanding leadership in energy and water efficiency, including the first announcement
SAGINAW ? The Great Lakes Bay Region of the Center for Business & Economic Development presents on May 21 the Mid Michigan Alternative Energy Supplier Development Conference at Saginaw Valley State University. The day-long event will focus on Wind Energy, Advanced Battery, Solar, Biomass. Welcome & Introduction Harry Leaver, Executive Director, Center for Business &
KALAMAZOO - With a sold-out inaugural "So You Want to Install a Wind Turbine?" seminar under its belt, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has booked a second to share its experience in planning, installing and commissioning one of the energy producers. It is slated for June 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in the college?s Michigan
WARREN - The National Automotive Center, part of the US Army's sprawling TACOM command in Warren, Michigan, is launching a reorganization that will realign NAC into two distinct groups. The Energy/Alternative Energy Group will be an integral piece in TARDEC's role as a hub of energy excellence. The Industry, Government, Academia and International Group's focus