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Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2023
The economics of solar have never been better and individuals, businesses, utilities and cooperatives are planning projects all over Michigan. Is your community ready?
MSU researcher says anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future’

Published on December 8, 2022
BAE Professor Dana Kirk works with dairy producers to establish waste management systems and break down barriers to access for farms of all sizes
MSU AgBioResearch scientist seeks synergy for agricultural industry and its partners

Published on July 26, 2022
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professor Wei Liao focuses sustainability efforts on developing methods to turn waste into energy
CSUS scholars identify roots of opposition to solar energy projects in Michigan

Published on April 22, 2022
The "social solar gap" exists where there is regional resistance to solar energy projects, often driven by poor decision-making processes at project onset.
Planning and zoning guide for solar energy systems available for local officials and landowners

Published on October 14, 2021
Guide will help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems within planning policies and zoning regulations.
Spartan establishes endowed graduate assistantship to help reduce carbon footprint; create a greener world

Published on October 12, 2021
Kent Taylor, ’71 social sciences and ’73 labor and industrial relations, has created an endowment to support CANR’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering graduate assistants researching sustainable energy sources.
Scale-up facilities increase opportunities for MSU researchers

Published on September 14, 2021
Investments have had significant impacts on MSU biosystems engineering researchers, but additional support in water research and smart agriculture is key for continued growth.
MSU programs help farmers increase energy efficiency, reduce costs

Published on June 29, 2021
The Michigan Agricultural Electric Council and its Michigan Farm Energy Program help farmers solve energy-related issues and save money.
Utility companies offer incentives for energy-efficient lighting

Published on February 24, 2021
Check with your utility provider to see if there are rebates or incentives to install energy-efficient lighting.
Developing the next generation of wastewater treatment technology

Published on February 4, 2021
Pilot wastewater treatment plant partnership between MSU, City of East Lansing provides opportunities for research and education