Michigan
News
Michigan gov. hails renewable energy deal, UPI, June 25, 2010
Official: Michigan's wind energy will 'die on the vine' without upgrade to state's electrical transmission system, Muskegon Chronicle, April 21, 2010
Trade group: Michigan becoming a 'manufacturing powerhouse' for wind energy, Mlive.com, April 8, 2010
DTE Energy planning 15 megawatts of solar, seeking partners in Saginaw Bay area, The Bay City Times, March 11, 2010
As goes Michigan..., The Hill's E2 Wire, January 5, 2010
"A new study concludes Michigan would gain jobs and boost its economy by taking a range of steps to reduce greenhouse gas output."
Renewable energy in Michigan, by the numbers, The Bay City Times, December 8, 2009
Solar Energy & Detroit: Renewable Companies See Advantages in Auto-Industry's Pain, Renewable Energy World, October 16, 2009
Solar Energy Developments transforming Michigan into center for Green manufacturing, the Gov Monitor, October 12, 2009
Poll: Majority of Michiganders back clean energy legislation, ConnectMidMichigan.com, September 30, 2009
Michigan's "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference, May 11, 2009
See videos on MiEarth.org from DELEG’s recent Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow conference. They include:
Construction industry must upgrade 'green' skills, Michigan Business Review, May 14, 2009
Michigan Governor Pushes Big Cut in Fossil Fuel Use, Touts Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, February 4, 2009
An article on Governor Granholm's plan to reduce electricity generated from fossil fuels by 45 percent by 2020.
Governor Granholm signs into law bipartisan renewable energy legislation, Office of the Governor, October 6, 2008
Reports Relevant to Michigan
Energy Future: A Green Energy Alternative for Michigan, Natural Resources Defense Council, August 2009
This report lays out in detail how Michigan can meet its energy needs through a reliance on clean energy. A portfolio of 21st Century Energy Choices is less expensive, cleaner, faster, more economically robust and creates more jobs in Michigan than a 20th Century plan based on new, large fossil-fired power plants.
A few statistics about renewable energy in Michigan and an oppurtunity to get involved.
Michigan's Road to Energy Independence, Blue Green Alliance
A report highlighting the job growth in Michigan that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.
A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to Michigan.
A map showing the green companies in Michigan and an explanation of each company.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Michigan.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the wind power capacity in Michigan and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Michigan (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Arkansas, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
Advocates in Your State
Michigan Environmental Council
National Wildlife Federation, Great Lakes Office
