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	<title>Varnum Blogs &#187; alternative energy</title>
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		<title>Additions to Detroit Edison&#8217;s Renewable Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/additions-to-detroit-edisons-renewable-portfolio/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/additions-to-detroit-edisons-renewable-portfolio/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MPSC Renewable Portfolio Standards groundrules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wind energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ by Bruce Goodman
 DTE Energy is seeking Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approval of two 20-year power purchase agreements and the associated renewable energy credits.  The weighted average price for the 3.2 MW landfill gas project in Orion and the 17 MW biomass project in L’Anse is $98.94/MWh.  This price is below the level assumed in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New PPAs for 240 Megawatts of Renewable Energy</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/new-ppas-for-240-megawatts-of-renewable-energy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
Consumers Energy has obtained the approval of four power purchase agreements from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The 20- year contracts are for projects with:

 John Deere Wind Energy for a 90 MW wind project in Sanilac County.
John Deere Wind Energy for a 59.4 MW wind project in Huron County.
John Deere Wind Energy and Great Lakes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smokey Favors Biomass Power Development</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/smokey-favors-biomass-power-development/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/smokey-favors-biomass-power-development/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biofuels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biomass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon sequestering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wood fired]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
The biomass power industry can help reduce the spread of forest fires by cleaning highly flammable debris from the forest floor and harvested areas.  Forest fires can be fueled by small trees and brush that create fire ladders that direct fires into the crowns of  larger trees.  Biomass energy plants use this and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spanish Partner for Michigan on Renewable Energy</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/spanish-partner-for-michigan-on-renewable-energy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/spanish-partner-for-michigan-on-renewable-energy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biomass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CENER]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wind energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wind turbine blades]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=531</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
The State of Michigan has formed a partnership with the government of Navarra, Spain to work collaboratively on renewable energy projects.  The MOU signed in May provides for joint activities, including policy sharing, technology transfer, value-chain mapping, and trade missions.  It targets wind technology, biomass, solar energy, smart-grid technology, and bio-climactic research sectors. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Energy Issues Aired on TV by DELEG</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/energy-issues-aired-on-tv-by-deleg/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/energy-issues-aired-on-tv-by-deleg/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biofuels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biomass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethanol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wind energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
The Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth is producing a monthly 30-minute TV show designed to provide information about the latest initiatives and activities in state government related to renewable energy, green jobs, energy efficiency, and advanced energy technologies. Michigan’s Energy Future Today is hosted by DELEG Deputy Director Liesl Eichler Clark [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Catching the Offshore Wind Wave and the Beneficial Ripples</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/catching-the-offshore-wind-wave-and-the-beneficial-ripples/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/catching-the-offshore-wind-wave-and-the-beneficial-ripples/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wind energy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=520</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
Michigan’s best wind resources are in the Great Lakes; a natural resource that can be “used” but not depleted.  Wind is a fuel that cannot be spilled, does not create waste, and has no emissions. Offshore wind provides an opportunity for Michigan to establish a new manufacturing, technical, and industrial support system for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Offshore Wind Legislation in Michigan is Possible</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/new-offshore-wind-legislation-in-michigan-is-possible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/new-offshore-wind-legislation-in-michigan-is-possible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy policy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wind energy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=516</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
In March the Great Lakes Wind Council provided written input proposing new legislation to clarify the existing law on use of Michigan’s lakes for offshore wind energy generation. Now, Senator Patricia Birkholz is leading a workgroup of legislators developing a bill to supplement the current law governing use of the bottomlands in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coal Put On Hold in Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/coal-put-on-hold-in-michigan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/coal-put-on-hold-in-michigan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon sequestering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coal generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[global warming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[greenhouse gases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michigan Public Service Commission]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=510</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
The MDNRE has denied Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative&#8217;s air permit application for a new 600-megawatt power plant in Rogers City to be fueled by petroleum coke and coal. The decision was based on MPSC findings that the plant was not needed to meet future supply needs and would increase electricity rates by more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two New Centers of Energy Excellence for Wind Research</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/two-new-centers-of-energy-excellence-for-wind-research/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/two-new-centers-of-energy-excellence-for-wind-research/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy policy]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
Energetx Composites LLC has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to establish a new Center of Energy Excellence (COEE) in Holland. It will collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Dow Chemical to develop advanced materials, including carbon fiber, to make wind turbine blades. The COEE will also include workforce training provided by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solar Panels with One and Two Axis Tracking</title>
		<link>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/solar-panels-with-one-and-two-axis-tracking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.varnumblogs.com/energy/2010/solar-panels-with-one-and-two-axis-tracking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan alternative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar panel manufacturing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.varnumblogs.com/?p=497</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bruce Goodman
Patriot Solar Group of Albion is partnering with Grape Solar Inc. to provide solar trackers and mounts for the Western Hemisphere.  The partners expect to sell more than 10 MW of 175 watt to 280 watt horizontal pole mounted photovoltaic panels in the next twelve months.  A solar panel paired with a tracking [...]]]></description>
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