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Will Voters Boost Michigan Jobs with More Michigan Energy?

Power to Change | September 12, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

They’ve confirmed the petition signatures and approved the ballot language. Now, it’s up to Michigan voters: Should the state boost its mild-mannered renewable energy standard and position itself to become one of the country’s, and the world’s, leading ma...

Analysis of Holland Energy Plan Favors Gas over Coal

Power to Change | August 31, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

The Holland Board of Public Works released its long-anticipated report comparing the economic, environmental, and social effects of a new coal-fired plant with those of a new natural gas-fired plant, and the news is not good for coal. Now the utility want...

New Look for MLUI.org

MLUI News | August 8, 2012 | By James Russell

Things look at little different here at MLUI.org. We redesigned the site to improve how you, our loyal readers, access and follow our work. We know change is never easy, but we hope you find the new site a little easier on the eyes....

Holland OKs Energy Work Groups, but Not Full Plan

Power to Change | August 7, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Last month, the Holland City Council unanimously approved forming six "working groups" to begin implementing several parts of the Community Energy Plan. But most council members again declined to endorse the entire plan....

Peter Garforth: The Full Video

Efficiency First | July 3, 2012 | By Glenn Puit

Watch Peter Garforth's message that Traverse City could become a national leader in conserving energy and creating jobs. ...

MLUI Releases Energy Efficiency Report

Efficiency First | June 15, 2012 | By Brian Beauchamp

MLUI's new report shows that a comprehensive energy efficiency program in Traverse City will produce nearly 100 jobs and return millions of dollars annually into the local economy....

Saving Energy & Creating Jobs

Efficiency First | June 15, 2012 | By Glenn Puit

The Traverse City community could see spectacular growth in jobs and economic development for at least three decades and cut its overall energy costs between 50 and 70 percent by adopting an aggressive, countywide energy efficiency program. ...

Court Snubs Wind Foe's Claims, Sparking Push to Revise Zoning

April 10, 2012 | By Andrew Willens

Leelanau case nicks Richard James, Emmet’s anti-turbine consultant...


Snyder Samples Traverse' Local Food Efforts

March 16, 2012 | By Diane Conners

Menu offered Farm to School, a ‘dime’ campaign, reading to kids...

Snyder Lauds 'TC Saves' Success

March 8, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Locals say efficiency program’s public investments make good business sense ...


MLUI Brings Governor, State Officials to Traverse City

March 8, 2012 | By Glenn Puit

Snyder finds much to praise with local food, transportation, and energy projects...


Snyder Lauds 'TC Saves' Success

March 8, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Locals say efficiency program’s public investments make good business sense...

Entrepreneurs Flock to Consumers' Solar Lottery

February 29, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

A winner eyes profit, helping country by expanding long-ago school project...


Entrepreneurs Flock to Consumers' Solar Lottery

February 29, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

A winner eyes profit, helping country by expanding long-ago school project...


Gaps in Produce Supply Chain Offer Local Food Opportunities

February 20, 2012 | By Patty Cantrell

As fresh markets grow, distributors and retailers scramble to keep up...

As Coal Plant Teeters, Groups Mount Legal Attack

February 13, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Case cites issues already pushing Wolverine to drop Rogers City project...


As Coal Plant Teeters, Groups Mount Legal Attack

February 13, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Case cites issues already pushing Wolverine to drop Rogers City project...

BetterBuildings Michigan: Selling Efficiency, Door-to-Door

January 26, 2012 | By Jim Dulzo

Templeton leads innovative, ‘learn by doing’ pilot program...

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