MSU Extension Energy

• Conversion to wood boilers

  Published on January 5, 2017
  An advanced wood chip system, in particular, can save a considerable amount of money over the life of the boiler, support a local economy, reduce carbon footprints, and help sustain a wide range of environmental and economic benefits.

• Youth explore solar energy

  Published on December 28, 2016
  Youth can explore solar energy at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs.

• Youth explore biofuel as renewable energy

  Published on December 28, 2016
  Youth can explore biofuel at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs.

• Youth explore wind energy

  Published on December 28, 2016
  Youth can explore wind energy at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs.

• Wood-based thermal energy is the key to producing sustainable and renewable heat

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Now that the winter solstice is around the corner, we’re all aware of the need to heat our living, shopping and working spaces. The lake states have a huge and increasing wood inventory, tremendous untapped potential for producing renewable heat.

• Improving indoor air quality

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Closing up your house during the cold winter months should not mean closing in a number of air quality pollutants.

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  2016 Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo

  Published on August 29, 2016
  Heating and cooling, or thermal energy, is often left out of discussions about renewable energy and alternatives to fossil fuels. Yet, about 40 percent of Michigan’s energy use is for thermal applications. Attend this conference to learn more!

• Ozone Action Days still possible

  Published on August 10, 2016
  While summer is winding down, predicted weather conditions may bring several additional Ozone Action Days before it officially ends.

• International partners in tourism fund e-toolkit to reduce energy consumption in hotel industry

  Published on August 3, 2016
  European tourism sector addresses climate change through nearly-Zero Energy initiative using 16 hotels across the EU as leading examples.

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  What's new at this year's Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Building on the sustainable communities theme, attendees will learn about new biomass technologies.