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  Energy

  MSU Extension programs help landowners negotiate effective oil and natural gas leases and understand the benefits and impacts of development.

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  CANCELED 4-H Renewable Energy Camp 2020

  July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020 Michigan State University, Shaw Hall, 591 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48825

  The Advanced 4-H Renewable Energy Camp is a five day pre-college program held at Michigan State University that explores ideas, research and opportunities around renewable energy.

• MSU Research on Wind Energy

  Published on March 26, 2012
  

• Michigan Sea Grant wind energy links

  Published on March 26, 2012
  

• 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.

• Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: GDW Farms LLC

  Published on May 31, 2019
  Understanding the GDW Farms and what they specialize in and participating in various topic discussions such as the energy audit process.

• Michigan Forest Biofuels Research

  Published on April 13, 2012
  

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  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.

• Bioenergy

  Published on March 26, 2012
  

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  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.

• Forest Biomass Innovation Center

  Published on March 26, 2012
  

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

• Evolution of multiple global virtual material flows

  Published on January 1, 2019
  

• Weak Ties, Labor Migration, and Environmental Impacts: Toward a Sociology of Sustainability

  Published on May 23, 2012
  

• Sustainable hydropower in the 21st century

  Published on November 5, 2018
  

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  Cow-powered Farm: Exploring the Possibilities of Anaerobic Digesters (E3080)

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Anaerobic digestion is the biological conversion of organic matter to biogas and digestate in an atmosphere without oxygen.

• 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