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MEC: Response to Consumers Energy statements on Michigan-made renewable energy

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 9:41am

Tags: consumers, energy, mec, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Standard

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This press release was sent out by the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) today in response to Consumer Energy's recent statements on renewable energy. The MEC is a coalition of more than 70 organizations, including the Michigan LCV Education Fund, that was created in 1980 to lead Michigan’s environmental movement in achieving positive change through the political process. You can find them at www.environmentalcouncil.org or on their blog at www.michigandistilled.org.

PWIR: Good-bye Michigan Cherries?

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 11:15am

Tags: 25by25, asian carp, cherry crop, climate change, coal, PWIR, Renewable Energy, RES, underground storage tanks

Michiganders love their famous cherries, and in so many different ways: Cherry pie. Dried cherries. Cherry wine. Cherry jam. Even cherry fudge, if you're on Mackinac Island. Tragically, however, in the wake of deeply unusual spring and winter weather, we may lose 90% of Michigan's tart cherry crop.

Join Michigan LCV at the Made in Michigan Renewable Energy Show

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 11:34am

Tags: 25 by 25, Ballot Initiative, Michigan Jobs, Renewable Energy, solar, wind power

Join Michigan LCV tomorrow at the Made in Michigan Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology Show at the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) in Muskegon!

Chris Christie Reminds Us that Renewable Energy is a Bipartisan Solution

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:09am

Tags: Chris Christie, Clean Energy Jobs, Jon Huntsman, Mitt Romney, New Jersey, Renewable Energy, Rick Perry, Tim Pawlenty

Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved the 2011 New Jersey Energy Master Plan. The plan includes the framework to achieve a 22.5% renewable energy standard (RES) by 2021. Governor Christie, a highly regarded conservative and likely future presidential candidate, endorsed the RES as a pivotal component to the state's economic future.

New Advanced Energy Business Coalition Strengthens Renewables' Political Voice

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 1:40pm

Tags: Advanced Energy, Michigan Business, Michigan Jobs, Renewable Energy

On Wednesday, Michigan businesses in the renewable energy sector announced the formation of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC). The coalition aims to promote and accelerate the growth of Michigan’s energy sector by forming business partnerships, securing access to capital, engaging the public and policy makers, advocating for policy, and advancing energy innovation.

PWIR: Enemies at the Gate

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 1:54pm

Tags: asian carp, Great Lakes, PWIR, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Standard

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Finally! Thanks to the Great Lakes Commission, we finally have a gameplan on how to restore

Thousands of Signatures for Thousands of Jobs

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:53pm

Tags: Ballot Initiative, Energy Independence, Jobs, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Standard

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On Friday, the Michigan Board of Canvassers gave the official go-ahead to begin circulating petitions for a new ballot initiative that will increase Michigan's renewable energy standard to 25% by 2025. Effectively, this means that 25% of all energy used in Michigan must be derived from renewable sources. The highlights can be found here.

Who Else Wants $1,000,000,000

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:59pm

Tags: Clean Energy Jobs, Political Week in Review, Pure Michigan, Renewable Energy

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Recently, Consumers Energy announced that not only will it abandon plans to build a new coal plant near Bay City, but it will also invest billions of dollars to create jobs and reduce emissions in other ways. Beyond reducing pollution in other existing plants, there will be a $1 billion investment (that’s $1,000,000,000!) in Mason County, to construct a wind farm and update a giant hydro-powered project. Cleaner air, more jobs, and smart energy: We should really do this more often.
 
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