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Posts Tagged “Alternative Energy”
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Offshore Team Sails to Cleveland
June 18, 2013Muskegon-based Andrie Inc. has been hired to assist in the development of an offshore wind energy project in Lake Erie. The company’s 90’ by 50’ jack-up barge recently traveled to Cleveland to assist in lake bottom sediment testing… Read More » -
Five Michigan Ethanol Plants Level Off Production as Ethanol Industry Looks to Recover
June 13, 2013Michigan has five corn ethanol refineries. Ethanol is an alcohol based fuel made from corn, and production of ethanol is largely dependent on the weather. Last year's drought negatively impacted corn crops, however, the ethanol industry is leveling off,… Read More » -
New DTE Electric PPAs for Wind Energy
June 11, 2013Two 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) between DTE Electric and Pheasant Run Wind, LLC and Pheasant Run Wind II, LLC received ex parte approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on May 15, 2013.
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GLREA Energy Fair Report
June 10, 2013This weekend, the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair took place and was attended by many who advocate for green energy in Michigan.
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Nuclear Plant Off-Line Again
June 6, 2013The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert has been shut down due to a water leakage issue in the Safety Injection Refueling Water Tank. The leak was estimated to be 34 gallons per day, with 79 gallons of slightly radioactive water having drained into Lake Michigan.
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Energy Forum Update
June 4, 2013Initial review and gap analysis of the information presented at the seven energy forums and on line is now being conducted. It is expected that the gap analysis will be complete by the end of May.
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