MIMichigan Passes Renewable Energy PackagePosted October 10th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed a long-awaited energy package into law. Among other elements, it will require that 10 percent of Michigan’s electricity comes from renewable sources by 2015. ...read more » Michigan’s Governor Leads Town Hall Meeting at the DNCPosted August 29th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm highlighted energy issues at the Democratic National Convention when she moderated a town hall meeting. A new clean-energy plan will create jobs and improve the economy, she told the crowd. As she wrapped up her speech, Michigan delegates cheered her name. Gov. ...read more » CAP: Voters Want Renewable Energy, Not DrillingPosted August 1st, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
The Center for American Progress has released data from a Quinnipiac University poll of voters, taken in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado. Voters were asked what is the best way to make the nation more energy independent. Results found that people overwhelmingly found renewable energy to be a better option than offshore drilling or nuclear power. ...read more » Fueled by Sunshine, U. of Michigan Car Wins 2,400 Mile RacePosted August 1st, 2008 by ElenaVelkovCALGARY, Alberta, Canada, July 22, 2008 (ENS) - Fifteen solar cars Tuesday raced to the finish line of the 2008 North American Solar Challenge as an estimated 10,000 spectators lined the streets at the University of Calgary to greet the sleek, low-slung vehicles. The University of Michigan Solar Car Team crossed the finish line first after traveling nearly 2,400 miles, (4,000 kilometers) from P ...read more » Lights Out on the Mackinac BridgePosted June 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovThe Associated Press reports that Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge is moving toward energy efficiency. The Mackinac Bridge Authority says it will power down computers at night and on weekends; decorative lights will turn off at 1 a.m.; and wattage will be reduced at the toll plaza. The measures will reduce energy costs by 11 percent or $13,000 a year. Global Warming's Threat to the Great LakesPosted May 30th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
The Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition has released a report showing increased concern about global warming’s effect on the Great Lakes. This includes dropping water levels, beaches closing and animal populations decreasing. ...read more » GM and Cellulosic EthanolPosted May 9th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovGeneral Motors linked up with Illinois’ renewable energy company Coskata Inc. in January to produce cellulosic ethanol. Now, with similar intentions, GM is pairing up with Massachusetts-based Mascoma Corp. The two groups will develop ethanol from wood chips, paper sludge and switch grass. ...read more »
Michigan, Illinois Among 18 States that Pledged Commitment Against Global WarmingPosted April 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovIllinois and Michigan are among 18 states that pledged to take action against global warming at a recent conference at Yale. Governor Schwarzenegger spoke at the conference, along with Daniel Esty from the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy. ...read more »  |
