Posts from July 2010
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July 31, 2010
DTE Energy is seeking Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approval of two 20-year power purchase agreements and the associated renewable energy credits. The weighted average price for the 3.2 MW landfill gas project in Orion and the 17…
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July 29, 2010
Consumers Energy has obtained the approval of four power purchase agreements from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The 20- year contracts are for projects with: John Deere Wind Energy for a 90 MW wind project in Sanilac County. John Deere…
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July 23, 2010
The MPSC staff has made a determination that the 70 MW (net) coal-fired electric generating plant being proposed by the Holland Board of Public Works is not needed. The report found that the municipal utility has not explored…
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July 19, 2010
The biomass power industry can help reduce the spread of forest fires by cleaning highly flammable debris from the forest floor and harvested areas. Forest fires can be fueled by small trees and brush that create fire ladders…
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July 11, 2010
“Energy harvesters” are tiny devices that could generate enough electricity from arbitrary, non-periodic noise and vibrations to power a watch, heart pacemaker, or wireless sensor. Examples include traffic driving on bridges, machinery operating in factories, and humans moving…
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July 8, 2010
The State of Michigan has formed a partnership with the government of Navarra, Spain to work collaboratively on renewable energy projects. The MOU signed in May provides for joint activities, including policy sharing, technology transfer, value-chain mapping, and…
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