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How much heat energy is in firewood?
Published on March 2, 2014
In the face of historically bitter winter weather, heating fuel prices are at record highs due to shortages in many traditionally plentiful fuel supplies. Wood for heat may be a practical alternative to fossil fuels for some homeowners. -
New Farm Bill increases funding for implementing on-farm energy conservation
Published on February 23, 2014
The new Farm Bill increases funding for energy conservation practice implementation. MSU Extension programs target dairy farmers who want to implement energy conservation practices to reduce energy costs. -
Oil and gas attorney survey indicates reduction in potential post production cost by negotiation
Published on February 14, 2014
MSU Extension surveyed oil and gas attorneys indicating that 56 percent reduced potential royalty deductions from post production costs by at least 75 percent. -
December 2013 Michigan State University Extension Oil and Gas Newsletter now available
Published on February 7, 2014
The December 2013 Michigan State University Extension Oil and Gas Newsletter discusses a correction to mineral owner contracts, an MDNR FAQ session and royalty negotiations. -
Save money by understanding your heating system
Published on January 30, 2014
Simple maintenance on your heating and cooling systems can save energy and money. -
Michigan oil and gas development: 2013 in review
Published on January 24, 2014
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity last year was still well-below pre-recession levels and industry experts predict more of the same in 2014. -
Strategies to reach consensus on controversial wind energy farms: Part two
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the second of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Not all proposed large wind energy farms are controversial and there may be reasons why: Part one
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the first of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Greening your future, part two: plastic water bottles
Published on December 23, 2013
The convenience of plastic water bottles can be very costly. Bottled water can cost as much as $200 a year depending on how many bottles you purchase. -
Greening your future, part one: junk mail
Published on December 23, 2013
The average household can receive as much as 69 pounds of junk mail annually.