by Bruce Goodman

A little more than a year ago, The Right Place, Inc. and Varnum organized a group of West Michigan manufacturers who supply components to wind turbine OEMs.  West Michigan companies like Betz Industries, Burke E. Porter, Carter Products, Energetx Composites and others now comprise the West Michigan Wind Manufacturers Network.  The group meets monthly and seeks to increase the participation of other companies who manufacture wind turbine parts and pieces.  The Right Place and Varnum are now organizing similar groups around solar energy equipment and biomass energy equipment.  If you or your company is interested, contact Rick Chapla of The Right Place at ChaplaR@rightplace.org, for more information.  There is no cost to participate in any of the supply chain networks.

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 by Bruce Goodman

There is a lot to be excited about regarding Michigan’s alternative energy future. In the last 18 months, I have become energized by the activity and enthusiasm generated by developers, innovators, manufacturers, and various quasi-governmental agencies (such as NextEnergy, The Right Place, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Energy Michigan) who have shown considerable passion and creativity in developing Michigan’s alternative energy industry. There clearly are many in Michigan who are working to make this green energy commitment a reality. It just makes good environmental and business sense to move forward as quickly as possible.

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