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Posts from September 2010

  • Detroit Edison Files Renewable Energy Cost Reconciliation Case

    September 30, 2010
    On August 31, The Detroit Edison Company filed Case No. U-16356 with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reconcile its renewable energy costs with its approved plan. The filing consists of the testimony and exhibits of six… Read More »
  • Focusing on Alternative Energy Storage Systems

    September 27, 2010
    I have increased my focus on Michigan’s efforts relating to batteries and electric vehicles. This reflects my growing awareness that Michigan’s fledgling lithium ion automotive battery R&D/manufacturing efforts will inevitably blossom into other types of energy opportunities. Right… Read More »
  • Electric Vehicle Rate for Consumers Energy Customers

    September 21, 2010
    The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a three option experimental electric vehicle residential tariff for Consumers Energy: Whole house time-of-use rates which recognize summer/winter off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak pricing; Separately metered plug-in electric vehicle service with time… Read More »
  • Solar Powered Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations

    September 17, 2010
    Ford Motor Company’s Wayne Assembly Plant will soon have a 500 KW solar photovoltaic panel system and ten electric-vehicle charging stations. There will also be a 750 KW energy-storage facility capable of storing two million watt-hours of energy… Read More »
  • Another Center of Energy Excellence

    September 14, 2010
    Eaton Rapids gained the newest Center of Energy Excellence when the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a $3.5 million grant to URV USA, a subsidiary of a Finnish supplier, to manufacture wind turbine hub and bedplate castings. Collaborating… Read More »
  • New Generation for Downtown Lansing

    September 9, 2010
    The Lansing Board of Water & Light has proposed a natural gas-fired combined-cycle cogeneration plant for the city’s Reo Town business district. The project will produce electricity, as well as steam for the city’s 225 steam-loop customers. Replacing… Read More »
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