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5 facts related to affordable and clean energy
Published on July 5, 2016
Youth can take action as engaged global citizens to help ensure that people everywhere have access to energy by learning about Goal 7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. -
Heating the Midwest conference coming to Michigan
Published on June 6, 2016
Using sustainable wood product alternatives is a clean, efficient, and local way to heat and cool many of our buildings. Technologies are relatively simple and, in some regions, have proven to be an important economic driver. -
Michigan Farm Energy Program
Published on May 24, 2016
A certified farm energy audit can show farmers ways to become more energy efficient, and save money. -
A gloomy El Nino period for solar energy
Published on May 24, 2016
El Niño causing lower production in solar energy systems on farms. -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farmer impact
Published on May 23, 2016
Farmer attendees report conference boosted confidence in choosing renewable energy technologies. -
Are you growing switchgrass or miscanthus?
Published on May 20, 2016
Markets for perennial grasses are expected to grow. -
Earth Day and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand
Published on April 19, 2016
Being environmentally aware can lead to entrepreneurial opportunities. -
Uphill battles
Published on March 7, 2016
Wood-based district energy grids and wood-based home/commercial heating are the lowest hanging fruits on the renewable energy tree. Michigan offers huge potential to benefit thousands of citizens, hundreds of businesses, communities and the environment. -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farm influence on Michigan’s Clean Power Plan
Published on February 23, 2016
The impact of Michigan agriculture in helping the state meet its carbon reduction goal will be discussed at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Powering Michigan Agricultural Conference panel speaker: Geothermal and solar PV systems
Published on February 9, 2016
Panel member will address utilizing geothermal, solar and energy efficiency technologies to reduce energy dependence at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference.