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Archive for the ‘Alternative Energy’ Category

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Wind Outreach Team Feels Hot Air Blown by Locals

Where will wind energy come from if no community wants windmills?

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Thumbnail

Green or Red Light for Lake Michigan Wind Turbines?

Locals torn by their role in Michigan energy policy

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Thumbnail

Father and Son Risk Own Money To Install Acre of Solar Panels

They didn’t build this from a kit. Such things might not exist. These guys had to innovate.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Thumbnail

Off the Grid Outside Escanaba

No matter what happens, these guys will always have power.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Thumbnail

Michigan Made Solar Lamp Sold Here and Abroad

“This lantern is changing lives. That’s a good thing. This lantern is changing my life as well.”

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Thumbnail

WMU Professor Leads Alternative Energy Charge

“My daughter is in Copenhagen… she’s there in part because of the crazy things her dad does.”

Monday, December 14, 2009 Thumbnail

Will wind power move from theory to reality?

“If you do this you will save money and you’ll help the environment.”

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Thumbnail

350.org activist in Michigan before Copenhagen

Environmentalism not just for “rich white people.”

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Norwegian Wind Developer: Michigan Perfect for Offshore Wind

Where did you have the assembly of industry? Where the markets were. So you’ve gotta create the market here.

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Communities, not just corporations, want wind projects too

Will the utility company accept the electricity we want to sell back to them?