State Senator Mike Nofs has commenced Energy and Technology Committee hearings on Public Act 295 of 2008. This statute, The Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, set the renewable portfolio standard for Michigan at 10 percent by 2015. On October 4 testimony was presented by Consumers Energy, DSF Corporation, Michigan Electric Cooperative, Ventower Industries, Monroe Community College, Greater Gratiot Development Inc., Wind Resource, Dowding Industries, and 5 Lakes Energy. On October 11 testimony was heard from representatives of DTE, ITC, Michigan Electric and Gas Association, Dow Corning, Heritage Sustainable Energy, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, Northern Power Systems, Michigan Environmental Council, Energetx Composites, Michigan Clean Water Action, Citizens for Wind Energy, Waste Management, and Wind on the Wires. More hearings are scheduled.