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Biomass, geothermal replacing coal on campuses
Michigan State University will vote today on an energy plan to transition to 100 percent renewable power, which would make it part of a growing number of college campuses moving away from coal.
Photo via the Sierra ClubBy Dan Haugen .
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How are renewable standards faring in state legislatures?
State legislatures across the region have been considering several proposals related to renewable portfolio standards. With sessions winding down for the year, we decided to check in to see how the policies are faring.
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Foundries twisting in breeze over wind tax credit
Even though over 150 American foundries have shut down since the start of the current economic crisis, a group of entrepreneurs believe they can help revive the industry by supplying large, metal components for wind turbines.
Photo by Mark Bridge via Creative CommonsBy Brian Rogal .
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Michigan event puts electric snowmobiles to the test
Each year in March, teams of college students from across the country converge on Houghton, Michigan to compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers Clean Snowmobile Challenge.By Kevin Clemens .
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Combined heat and power cuts costs, emissions (also, baby pandas)
The concept, which is also known as cogeneration, has been around for more than a century but is recently receiving new attention because of its potential to increase energy efficiency, and possibly the competitiveness of U.S. industries. -
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Report: Tough building codes save homeowners thousands
A recent study suggests the costs of complying with Illinois' new building code are less than what some builders fear, and that the payback for homeowners is much greater. -
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Renewables cheaper than coal, Michigan regulators say
A new report from Michigan's Public Service Commission finds the cost of renewable electricity per megawatt hour is substantially cheaper than the cost of energy from building new coal plants.By Jeff Kart .
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Study: Minnesotans willing to pay premium for E85
A new study by a Michigan State University economist shows that even when E85 prices exceed gasoline prices, some flex-fuel vehicle owners in Minnesota continue buying the higher-blend ethanol. -
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Renewable or not? How states count hydropower
When is hydropower a renewable energy source? The answer, at least from a policy perspective, depends on the state. -
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New Michigan transmission line to multiply wind capacity
A new transmission line will open up a wind-power bottleneck in Michigan's Thumb, an area with some of the strongest energy potential in the eastern U.S.
Photo by frankenzan via Creative CommonsBy Jeff Kart .
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