Tuesday, February 9
Eight Great Ways To Save On Heating Costs
With winter in full swing the heat bills start to skyrocket. Here are some proven ways to shave costs from your energy useage.
Earth Friendly Cushions
The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are even more earth-friendly in 2009, thanks to class-leading fuel economy and new soy-based foam seat cushions wrapped in 100 percent recycled fabric, the first such seats in the automotive industry.
Green Kitchen Decorating
CHOW has researched ways to help you design a greenier kitchen. Here are some tips and tricks to make your cooking space more eco-friendly.
Pack the Palace for Charity
Multiple days Jan - Mar
Join Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, a statewide agency helping families cope with leukemia, lymphoma, and related disorders, as they Pack the Palace for Charity.
Scenes From Super Bowl XLIV
Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Before fans, celebrities and the world, the underdog New Orleans Saints rallied back to win Super Bowl XLIV 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts.
Good News for Michigan Manufacturing-By Keith W. Cooley,CEO, NextEnergy
Debate on the impact of alternative energy usage tends to focus on the source of the energy: wind and solar instead of coal, or biodiesel and ethanol instead of petroleum-based fuel. But the economic impact of these industries is far broader. Wind turbines and solar panels, for example, require h...
The State of Michigan Passes Its First Comprehensive Energy Plan
Michigan legislators from both the House and the Senate have passed the State’s first comprehensive energy plan (Senate Bill 213, House Bill 55214) including Renewable Portfolio Standards for the State of Michigan set at 10% (electricity from renewable resources) by year 2015. The package includes...
Mariah Power Windspire Vertical Wind Turbines to be Built In Manistee, Michigan
A Nevada manufacturer will partner with a Manistee tooling maker to build more urban-friendly vertical wind-turbines in this Northern Michigan community that will generate hundreds of new jobs after the Manistee County Board approved a $400,000 grant Tuesday....
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Alternative Energy Directory
The Michigan Alternative Energy Directory has been compiled by the staff of WWJ Newsradio 950 to demonstrate the extensive resources and capabilities of Michigan’s alternative energy industry. Information in the description of each company was compiled from the web and other sources. A "quick reference guide to companies committed to a green Michigan,"Version 2.0 of the directory was released during Embracing A Green Michigan - Carbon Culture At The Crossroads, a half-day conference highlighting the work that's being done in Michigan to develop new technologies and new thinking about the environment. Download your copy here.
MSU Plant Protein Discovery May Mean Better Biofuels
Scientists at Michigan State University have identified a new protein necessary for chloroplast development. The discovery could ultimately lead to plant varieties tailored specifically for biofuel production.
Lawrence Tech To Compete In 'Formula Zero' Fuel Cell Race
Lawrence Tech University will be among the competitors when the National Hydrogen Association hosts the Formula Zero Student Edition Championship Race at the 20th Anniversary NHA Conference and Hydrogen Expo in Columbia, S.C. March 30 - April 3, 2009.
Ann Arbor Firm's Fuel Cell Powers Unmanned Plane Seven Hours
Ann Arbor-based Adaptive Materials Inc. said Wednesday that its solid oxide fuel cell systems recently powered AeroVironment's Puma unmanned aerial vehicle on a hand launched test flight.
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