State energy plan calls for 10% of power to be renewable
Michigan has released a new statewide energy plan that calls for 10% of future power generation to come from renewable sources.
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MSU launches Great Lakes wiki
Michigan State University has launched the Great Lakes Wiki to encourage residents of Great Lakes states to tell the stories of the region. The wiki was one of ten nationwide that received start-up funding from J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism.
Ready for Prime Time
Detroit-based filmmakers want to get their DIY postapocalyptic sci-fi series InZer0 on a major cable network, sure, but the show's creators also hope their project will inspire and transform the local film industry.
Automation Alley membership grows
The networking and training opportunties that Automation Alley offers its members have helped to increase its membership - by 16% in 2006 alone.
Next Great Company Project to be chaired by First Gentleman
First gentleman Dan Mulhern is poised to chair a new initiative, the Next Great Company Project, that will work to retain and attract talent to the state of Michigan.
Theater planned for Northville
Northville residents and some heavy-hitters like WDIV's Chuck Gaidica are working together to bring a professional performing arts theater to downtown Northville.
Northville to plan downtown makeover
Northville's City Council will be setting goals for improvements to the township's downtown during a meeting on Jan. 29.
DTE GreenCurrents program to encourage development of renewable energy sources
DTE Energy has issued an RFP to Michigan-based renewable energy providers for its GreenCurrents program in order to begin offering customers the chance to purchase all or part of their electricity from renewable sources.
Study says, Energy Star homes save homeowners $1,500/year
Detroit’s WARM Training has released a report entitled “Energy Savings in Michigan Housing” that quantifies energy savings in new Michigan homes built to Energy Star standards.
Transition of economy not easy, but imperative
Daniel Howes, business columnist for the Detroit News, discusses the transition Michigan needs to make from a manufacturing economy to one that is more diverse and knowledge -based.
