A conventional energy company is not the first business I would suspect of going green, so I was surprised to find out that DTE Energy is currently taking steps to do just that. On Tuesday, the energy giant announced plans to lessen its environmental footprint by converting its 800 diesel-fueled trucks and service vehicles to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel. [ Read more ]
Have an older car that you wish could run on E85 instead of regular gasoline?
Thanks to Detroit-based Metropolitan Alternative Energy Incorporated, you no longer need that fancy FlexFuel badge to fill up with ethanol.
Instead, all you need to do is purchase one of Metropolitan Alternative Energy’s E85 conversion kits, which range from the mid-$200s to about $800. The conversion kits are available for everything from four-, six- and eight-cylinder autos to RVs, motorcycles and more. [ Read more ]
Over the past month, I’ve written a handful of posts on Ann Arbor’s aggressive goals to become a more environmentally friendly city. There was this one about A2’s switch to LED traffic lights, and this one about its goal for 5,000 solar roofs by 2015. Today, I’m reporting on the progressive city’s recent installation of a renewable-energy light demonstration on Packard at the entrance of Buhr Park. [ Read more ]
National Transportation Week is just around the corner, and you’d be hard-pressed to find an area with transit on the brain more than metro Detroit. There are plenty of events scheduled for this special week — which runs nationwide from May 11 - 18 — including “The Future of Transportation in Southeast Michigan”, a business breakfast in metro Detroit on Thursday, May 15.
Governor Granholm showed the state’s commitment to a greener Michigan last week when she announced that Michigan would join the the Climate Savers Computing Initiative - a program that calls for the utilization of more energy-efficient computers and servers in state offices and agencies.
A national effort led by Dell, EDS, Google, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Pacific Gas and Electric and the World Wildlife Fund, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative aims to eliminate the wasted power and electricity that increases the emission of greenhouse gases by increasing energy efficiency through the use of more efficient computer equipment. [ Read more ]
Although its “Somewhere in Time” ambiance looks effortless, aggressive programs lie behind the Grand Hotel’s plans to seek out and implement the latest green technology on Mackinac Island.
It’s all part of the hotel and island’s continuing effort to provide modern conveniences to visitors while protecting the environment and maintaining the 19th Century charm both are known for. [ Read more ]
Green is a movement. Green is a new way of living. And green is all over the internet. Here are 10 of our favorite sites that connect you to eco-friendly friends and resources that really matter.
1. Treehugger - There isn’t a better place to start than Treehugger. Dedicated to “driving sustainability mainstream,” Treehugger offers all the green networking and educational resources you could possibly need, including e-newsletters, audio and video podcasts, contests, and a very active forum where you can share your thoughts on new green products or stories about your personal sustainability struggles and successes. [ Read more ]
In an effort to fight hunger in Southeastern Michigan, Gleaners Community Food Bank and DTE Energy have come up with a cool idea: the two organizations are collaborating on a food bank that will use buffer land surrounding some electric facilities to grow vegetables. The first garden is being prepared for planting at DTE’s Carter Substation in Auburn Hills. Gleaners has recruited students from Pontiac’s Kennedy Center to tend the garden, which will be 4,500 square feet. [ Read more ]
Along with walkability, crime rates and school districts, possible homebuyers in Ann Arbor now have another factor to consider when purchasing new digs: solar power potential.
Ann Arbor residents and potential homebuyers can now receive a free solar analysis by visiting the City’s Website, selecting “My Property Information”, and clicking on the “Solar Potential” tab.
Part of Mayor Hieftje’s 2005 Green Energy Challenge, which includes a goal of 5,000 solar roof installations by 2015, Ann Arbor Energy Commissioners and UM students assessed over 21,000 Ann Arbor roofs for their solar potential. [ Read more ]
This summer’s much-anticipated Rothbury Festival isn’t the only big name Michigan event going green this year; the Detroit Grand Prix plans to feature some eco-friendly initiatives of its own when it returns to Belle Isle this August 29 - 31
According to WWJ’s Great Lakes IT Report, “all of the exotic sport cars in the series compete on either diesel fuel or E10 or E85 ethanol blends. In addition, the series will host a Green Racing Challenge among its competitors later this year rewarding teams on overall performance as well as fuel efficiency and ecological impact.” [ Read more ]
Michigan Handmade Goods Find Home in Port Huron - April 24th
UM Students Win Dough for Green Business Plan - April 24th
Ann Arbor Girl Scouts Provide Food Education - April 23rd
Eco-DIY at Handmade Detroit - April 23rd
Happy Earth Day, Michigan! - April 22nd
Lawrence Tech Gets Green - April 21st
GR Recycler Helps with E-Waste - April 21st
The Greening of the Rothbury Festival - April 17th
Film Incentive Program a Go - April 17th
DTE, IKEA Team Up to Help Environment - April 16th
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