Finding Fun in Michigan
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.
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.
An undisclosed settlement of a lawsuit filed by 20 residents claiming that the construction and operation of the wind farm caused the plaintiffs to suffer adverse health effects, emotional distress and economic damages.
Online newspaper mlive.com is reporting that preparations and study is actively underway to create a 100 megawatt wind farm at Muskegon County’s wastewater treatment site.
The coalition, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters seeked to add a constitutional amendment to ensure that 25% of the state’s energy is generated by renewable sources.
In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.
Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.
Copper is added to the bottom paint as a biocide to prevent slime, plant, and zebra mussels from attaching to the hull. The typical recreational boat sits in her slip much of the time; the copper coating in the paint slowly leaches into the water and settles in the bottom.
Announcement that the Wind Energy Blog, Thumbwind.com launched on January 2012. Its mission expanded to cover Michigan’s Thumb.
