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Anaerobic Digester Operator Training

Date: May 07, 2019
This training is designed for operators of anaerobic digesters.
Tim Mrozowski, AIA, LEED® AP BDC

mrozowsk@msu.edu
Professor - Emeritus, Construction Management
M. Charles Gould

616-994-4547
gouldm@msu.edu
Bio-energy Educator
Charles Gould is a MSU Extension Educator who provides relevant expertise in the areas of renewable energy and energy conservation to Michigan farmers and agribusiness that enable them to be sustainable now and in the future.
Growing the Future: Switchgrass Management for Ethanol (E3078)

Published on September 1, 2017
Switchgrass is a native perennial grass that has been selected as a model lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production. This is intended to provide Michigan growers with information on establishing and maintaining a switchgrass stand in a suitable way.
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs in the United States (E3047)

Published on October 19, 2015
Green roofs, or vegetated roofs, are an alternative roofing technology in which plant material is established on the rooftop.
Wood Chip Heating Guide

Published on November 18, 2015
An in-depth guide for individuals interested in wood chip heating systems.
Fueling the Future: Potential Biomass Crops for Michigan (E3077)

Published on September 1, 2017
Many different biomasses can be used for energy. This bulletin will explain what biomasses can be used for energy.
Michigan Sea Grant wind energy links

Published on March 26, 2012
Home Maintenance & Improvement: Landscaping for Summer Cooling

Shade and summer breezes can make homes cooler and reduce air conditioning costs, but remember the tradeoff between summer cooling and winter heating from the sun.
Profitability of Converting to Biofuel Crops (E3084)

Published on April 2, 2012
A comparison of profitability of cellulosic feedstock crops — switchgrass, mixed-species grass, restored prairie, miscanthus and poplar — with corn.
Forest Biomass Innovation Center

Published on March 26, 2012
Sources of Information for Forest Products Exporting (E2616)

Published on November 23, 2015
When managers of small or medium sized businesses initially investigate exporting, one of their most important and time-consuming tasks is gathering information about international business.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: Dunklee Family Farm

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the Dunklee Family Farm and what they have done with their farm.
Energy Demand Substitution from Biomass to Imported Kerosene: Evidence from Tanzania

Published on October 20, 2018
Michael Olabisi, David L. Tschirley, David Nyange and Titus Awokuse, 2018. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Paper 117. East Lansing: Michigan State University
Sustainable Crop Removal: Maintaining Soil Quality (E3079)

Published on September 28, 2016
Agricultural biomass, the aboveground plant material that is not grain, is being looked to as a promising renewable energy source for heat and power, ethanol, syngas and bio-oil.
Michigan Forest Biofuels Research

Published on April 13, 2012
Heating Buildings and Business Operations with Biomass Fuel (E3044)

Published on November 10, 2015
Significant cost savings may be possible when locally produced biomass is used to heat large buildings, farm operations, and heat-intensive commercial ventures such as food processing, greenhouses, and fuel alcohol and biodiesel production.
Evolution of multiple global virtual material flows

Published on January 1, 2019
TODO: ADD Summary
Weak Ties, Labor Migration, and Environmental Impacts: Toward a Sociology of Sustainability

Published on May 23, 2012
TODO: ADD Summary
Bioenergy

Published on March 26, 2012