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What's New Grand Haven Township schedules public hearing on proposed wind turbines on lakefront Muskegon Chronicle (11/18) The city of Grand Rapids, Mich., is considering a $15 million proposal to build two wind turbines on land it owns next door to its Lake Michigan Water Filtration Plant in Grand Haven Township. America Recycles Day (11/13) America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Michigan businesses making strides in the alternative-energy industry Business Review West Michigan (11/12) Whether for environmental or economic reasons, the country and the state have paid a lot of attention to alternative energy in the past few years. Michigan definitely will see job creation from the alternative-energy industry, but maybe some types more than others. Rochester businesses hope to tap into wind energy business Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (11/11) Pictometry International Corp. is mostly known as an aerial imaging company, not the kind of outfit people commonly associate with the growing U.S. wind power sector. But now Pictometry hopes to sell its aerial photography data to wind power companies. COMMENTARY: Carbon rules could damage Michigan's biofuel industry The Detroit News (11/10) Controlling carbon emissions to forestall long-term climate change is critical to Michigan's future. But carbon credit legislation under consideration doesn't distinguish between different sources of biofuel carbon. Wisconsin's Focus on Energy (11/6) Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
General Resources Energy Information Administration U.S. Department of Energy The EIA is an independent statistical and analytical agency that maintains a comprehensive data and information program relevant to energy resources. Energy Regulation Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The commission regulates the transmission of oil and natural gas, as well as the wholesale sales of electricity in interstate commerce. Great Lakes Region's Global Climate Change/Energy Interests Council of Great Lakes Industries A report of discussions at the April 1997 Second Roundtable on North American Energy Policy. Great Lakes Wind Collaborative The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) is a group established to build consensus and identify and address issues affecting the planning, development, and operation of wind power facilities in the Great Lakes region. Industrial Productivity and Efficiency Northeast-Midwest Institute This site provides an overview on industrial productivity and efficiency, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Weatherization, subsidies and data on gasoline prices and electricity consumption.
Pipelines Great Lakes Gas Transmission Company Delivers natural gas to customers in the mid-western and northeastern United States and Canada. Natural Gas Pipeline Profile Bureau of Transportation Statistics Overviews the financial, inventory, performance and safety of U.S. natural gas pipelines. Pipeline Safety Data Analysis U.S. Department of Transportation Annual and summary statistics on liquid accidents, natural gas incidents for transmission and distribution operators. Pipeline Safety Regulations Office of Pipeline Safety Provides pipeline safety laws as stated by the U.S. code Title 49 Regulations Part 186-199.
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