Politics

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum's July 13 membership meeting is a luncheon program on sustainability issues at Spectrum Health and the launch of Grand Rapids' first commercial bike-share program. The program is scheduled for noon at Grand Valley State University's new Seidman Center. Featured speaker is Steve Heacock, Senior Vice President for

LANSING - As Michigan prepares to submit its new proposed waiver for the Healthy Michigan plan to the federal government, the stakes for the waiver are high, a Health and Human Services official said Wednesday, and could include the program ending if a waiver is not approved by December 31. But since the proposed waiver

DETROIT - A top Wall Street rating firm has put Wayne County on credit watch after the county asked last week for the state to conduct a financial review of Michigan's largest county that could lead to a declaration of a financial emergency. Standard & Poor's announced the move on Wednesday. The credit watch has

LANSING - The demand for energy in Michigan is projected to increase across all sectors in 2015, assuming a return to normal summer weather and reflecting continued price advantages in the natural gas and petroleum markets, the Michigan Agency for Energy said Friday in releasing its Summer 2015 energy appraisal report. Commercial and residential customers

LANSING - The Midcontinent Independent System Operation, which oversees transmission of electric power to some 15 states including Michigan, has released survey results indicating there may not be an electric shortage crisis soon as some utilities have suggested and that has interests on both sides of the energy debate talking. The 2015 survey conducted by

ANN ARBOR - I don't often talk directly to my readers and listeners, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you about a new company I am a partner in called VideoMeeting. We will be launching the beta test in July and need you, my readers and listeners, to sample our cloud-based video

DENVER - Xcel Energy's Public Service Company of Colorado RFP seeking 10.1 kW to 2 MW solar energy and associated renewable energy certificates (RECs) that are generated from Community Solar Gardens. This RFP is a part of Public Service's Solar Rewards Community program. The total available program capacity is between 6 and 29.5 MW. For

DETROIT - In my admittedly limited experience on this earth, I've observed that the most productive and fulfilling relationships are those that have been cultivated over time and built upon a foundation of honesty, clear communication, and reciprocity. This applies to professional, investment, and even romantic relationships alike. While I will stick to professional and

  EAST LANSING - If you are looking for an entry-level job in the energy industry, CLEAResult has hundreds of opening nationwide, including more than a dozen in Michigan. CLEAResult is hired by major utility companies, such as DTE and Consumers, to perform energy audits on homes and businesses. CLEAResult has more than 50 offices

DETROIT - Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has requested that the state find a financial emergency in the county and enter a consent agreement to help the county address its debt. Though the county has reduced its annual deficit to $9.9 million for the current fiscal year from $157.5 million in FY 2012-13, Mr. Evans