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Granholm, MEDC Encourage Young Graduates to Boost State Economy, Promote Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System Available
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
November 4, 2009
The Michigan Public Service Commission announced on Friday that the state system to track Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) is now operating. The Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (MIRECS) issues, tracks, and enables the trading of credits for energy generated through means other than fossil fuels. The system is internet-based and will allow for the tracking of every megawatt-hour of energy created by qualifying facilities. In addition to tracking RECs, the system also has the ability to track Advanced Cleaner Energy Credits and Michigan Incentive Renewable Energy Credits.
Michigan Receives ARPA-E Funding for Innovative Energy Research Projects
Friday, October 30, 2009
October 30, 2009
The Department of Energy announced 37 projects which will receive Recovery Act funding through the newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E). ARPA-E is dedicated to advancing America’s technological leadership by developing creative and inventive approaches to transform the global energy landscape. The program awards grants to highly innovative and transformative research projects with the potential to achieve this goal. These 37 projects represent the first round of funding and were chosen from over 3,600 applications. Combined, the grants total $151 million of the $400 million which has been allocated through the Recovery Act to the agency.
Michigan Receives Over $100 Million in Smart Grid Funding
Friday, October 30, 2009
October 28, 2009
On Tuesday, October 27, 2009 President Obama announced the allocation of Recovery Act funding for the enhancement of Smart Energy Grid capabilities. Two Michigan companies, Detroit Edison Company (DTE) and Whirlpool Corporation, will benefit from this funding stream, receiving a combined total of over $100 million. These grants represent a portion of the single largest energy grid modernization investment in U.S. history, with a nation-wide grand total of $3.4 billion.
Michigan Energy Office Releases RFP for Multi-Purpose and LED Demonstration Grants
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth (DeLEG) has issued a Request for Proposals for two grants under the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program, utilizing federal funding provided to the Department of Energy through the Recovery Act.
Michigan Energy Office Releases RFP for Multi-Purpose and LED Demonstration Grants
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DeLEG) has issued a Request for Proposals for two grants under the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program, utilizing federal funding provided to the Department of Energy through the Recovery Act.
Local Entrepreneurs Looks to Open Skunkworks Prototype Incubator
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
It’s been less than a year since the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) opened in East Lansing and its already full—bursting at the seams, as some would say—and local entrepreneur Bunmi ...
Brownfield Funding Information
Friday, September 11, 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released guidelines for its FY2010 Brownfields Program. The Brownfield Program is dedicated to cleanup and reinvestment in Brownfield property. Included in this release are the guidelines for the Brownfields Assessment Grant, the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant, and the Brownfields Cleanup Grant.
Funding Opportunity and Information for Coastal Communities
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) is requesting proposals for coastal land conservation projects in Michigan. Approved projects will receive funding under the Michigan Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Grants for the acquisition of coastal property to be held in public ownership.
Alternative energy investors with Michigan connections could prove vital
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Alternative energy looks to be the latest avenue to bring Silicon Valley-style talent and resources to Ann Arbor. Excerpt: The role of risk takers in boosting Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy ...