Posts from August 2010
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August 31, 2010
The Detroit Edison Company has filed for ex parte approval by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) of its 200 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gratiot County Wind LLC. The contract includes an option for Detroit Edison…
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August 27, 2010
In May the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) denied the air permit application for a 600 MW coal-fired power plant proposed by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative for Rogers City. Now that decision has been appealed…
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August 23, 2010
What does it take for a state (that is not California) to have an energy policy? The question is timely because elections are approaching and one would hope the candidates would address all the important issues. But will…
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August 20, 2010
The Holland Board of Public Works has entered an option agreement for 3000 acres of land in five Allegan County townships that could generate up to 130 MW of wind energy. The installation of wind-measuring equipment has commenced,…
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August 16, 2010
One of three new federal bio-energy research hubs to work out the science of converting plant matter (other than corn) into fuel to replace gasoline is being funded through a five-year, $50 million federal grant. Michigan State University…
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August 14, 2010
The prospective buyers of the former Ford Wixom plant are awaiting loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in hopes of closing on the purchase of the site by the end of the year. Meanwhile, a…
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