DTE to Close Michigan Coal Powered Plant At Harbor Beach – Cite Thumb Loop and Pollution Rules
Story from 2012 – DTE officials announced that it plans to suspend operations of the Michigan Coal Powered Plant at Harbor Beach as soon as …
Author: Michael Hardy
Mike Hardy is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 as a fun-loving site covering Michigan's Upper Thumb. Since then, he has authored a vast range of content and established a loyal base of 60,000 visitors per month.
Walleye Pike is a Tasty Target on Saginaw Bay
I’ve learned that opportunity presents itself at sometimes the most unexpected times. Today we were out on the Saginaw Bay going after the famous and …
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board
CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an advisory board’s creation. This was to support federal agencies by implementing …
Michigan Wind Farm Development Almost Splits Lake Township Residents
From 2012 – Lake Township board voted 3-2 on May 21st to ignore the referendum vote held on February 28th to restrict wind development and begin negotiations to hand over approximately 4,000 acres to Chandler Township
DTE Energy Wind Farm- 70 Turbines in 2012
April 19, 2012 – DTE Energy announced today that it plans to build its next wind park in Huron County, which will add another 110 megawatts (MW) to the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
Stabenow Fought to Restore Tax Credits for Renewable Energy in 2012
Senator Debbie Stabenow D-Michigan has introduced a measure to support her policy of ” Grow it Here, Make it Here” to advance Michigan’s bio-based manufacturing industry.
Conflicting Tax Bills Affect Wind Projects
From February 2012 – Confusion reigned as this theme this week in coming up with a suitable tax scenario covering the renewal energy sector in Michigan. The Michigan Policy Network is reporting that there may be a feud developing with Senate Bill No. 391 and other tax impacting bills.
Michigan Renewables Cheaper than Coal
From 2012 – Report on effectiveness of Michigan’s requirement for 10% of energy to be achieved through renewables showed:
Generated over $100 million in investments in the state, spurred manufacturing, and created jobs.
