Posts from December 2011
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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