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Posts from December 2011

  • Energy Center Planned for Site TBD on Muskegon Lake

    December 27, 2011
    Two West Michigan companies, L3 Combat Propulsion Systems of Muskegon and Rockford Bergé of Grand Rapids, have organized the Michigan Wind Energy Consortium. With the support of other local companies, they intend to take advantage of Muskegon’s deep-water… Read More »
  • Coal Plant(s) Off the Table

    December 22, 2011
    Consumers Energy has canceled the $2.3 billion 830 MW supercritical coal-fired power plant for which it had successfully obtained an air permit in late 2009. The recession and slow economic recovery which have reduced customer demand, a surplus… Read More »
  • Unemployment Insurance Reform

    December 22, 2011
    by Dick Hooker, Labor and Employment Attorney Michigan Governor Snyder signed S.B. 806 into law on December 19.  The most significant aspect of the legislative package in which the bill was included calls for a State Bond Issue  to… Read More »
  • If I Ruled the World (or maybe just the State)

    December 19, 2011
    Five elements to include in an energy policy for Michigan: BIOMASS ENERGY: Make use of the energy in biomass that is going to waste in this state. The BTU content of the “unused biomass” in the state of… Read More »
  • Update on Wind Farms in Michigan

    December 16, 2011
    Wind farm projects and plans are cropping up all around Michigan. The Gratiot County wind project commenced construction in September and is starting to give tours. The Muskegon County Board has just approved a proposed lease agreement that… Read More »
  • Spotlight on Chief Energy Policy Officer

    December 15, 2011
    Valerie Brader, Governor Snyder’s new Chief Energy Policy Officer, has been on the job since September 12.  This week she has been moved from offices at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to the Governor’s Office.  A Harvard Law School… Read More »
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