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September 18, 2008
The State of Michigan Passes Its First Comprehensive Energy Plan
Michigan legislators from both the House and the Senate have passed the State’s first comprehensive energy plan (Senate Bill 213, House Bill 55214) including Renewable Portfolio Standards for the State of Michigan set at 10% (electricity from renewable resources) by year 2015. The package includes ... MORE

September 16, 2008
Mariah Power Windspire Vertical Wind Turbines to be Built In Manistee, Michigan
A Nevada manufacturer will partner with a Manistee tooling maker to build more urban-friendly vertical wind-turbines in this Northern Michigan community that will generate hundreds of new jobs after the Manistee County Board approved a $400,000 grant Tuesday. ... MORE

July 29, 2008
Michigan Clean Transportation Expo Seeks Nominations
The Michigan Clean Transportation Expo & Awards Gala has put out the call for award nominations for its upcoming event. ... MORE

July 27, 2008
Noble Environmental Building Michigan's Newest Wind Farm
The Essex, Conn. wind energy developer Noble Environmental Power announced that construction on Michigan's newest windpark is under way around the Thumb community of Ubly. ... MORE

July 27, 2008
Azure Dynamics Signs Three More Dealers for Its Hybrid Trucks
Azure Dynamics Corp., the Oak Park developer of hybrid and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, said it had signed three more sales and service agreements with Ford dealerships. ... MORE

July 27, 2008
Granholm Plans to Boost Clean Tech Job Training Program
Gov. Jennifer Granhom's plan for the clean tech job training program’s second year is to emphasize preparing laid-off workers for "clean green technology jobs" and other alternative energy careers, according to the Traverse City Record Eagle. ... MORE