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Renewable Energy in the Great Lakes Region What's New | Overview | General Resources | Related Resources Energy: Biomass | Efficiency | Renewable | Wind 
What's New Questions swirl over Ontario offshore wind power generation projects Daily Commercial News (1/26) Recent news reports about the Windstream Wolfe Island Shoals offshore wind project in Lake Ontario have spurred concerns from the province’s Progressive Conservative energy critic. Research project to track bird migration hot spots on Superior shore The Sault Star (1/26) An Algoma University professor plans to plant microphones along the shore of Lake Superior next fall to help find migratory hot spots that could be affected by wind energy development. Twin Ports shipping season ending with taconite up, coal and grain down Duluth News Tribune (1/16) A Canadian power company’s decision to go green resulted in lower waterborne cargo totals passing through the Twin Ports this season, even though taconite and other cargoes were up. Lansing utility says it's too early to comment on proposal to raise renewable energy goal in Michigan MLive.com (1/12) It may be too early to react to the new proposal to raise Michigan's renewable energy standards to 25 percent by the year 2025, state utility representatives say. Michigan counties could lose millions of dollars from wind farm tax change Great Lakes Echo (12/20) Michigan counties with wind farms stand to lose millions of dollars in revenue due to a recent change in policy that reduces the tax amount from 100 percent of turbine value to 80, and finally 30, percent. Michigan coal-fired plants to close; wind and air to step up Great Lakes Echo (12/15) A Michigan energy company announced last week the closure of seven coal-fired power plants in the state and cancelled construction of another to focus on clean energy.
Overview Renewable energy is derived from resources that are generally not depletable, such as the sun, wind and water movement. These sources of natural energy can be converted into usable energy in several ways, including a number of relatively mature technologies such as hydropower, biomass and waste combustion. Renewable energy may substitute for oil use and conventional electricity production, and may curb greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and other waste generation from energy use. It supplies about 8% of national energy demand. Renewable energy equipment is increasingly recognized as a "critical" pollution-prevention technology. Reference: Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
General Resources Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) The center helps communities design and implement innovative strategies, including energy programs, that enhance the local economy, environment and quality of life. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) EREN is the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's premier resource for information on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Oak Ridge National Laboratory This multidisciplinary research and development program promotes the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies. Energy Federation Incorporated EFI strives to assist people and organizations in their efforts to use energy and water efficiently. Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies in the Great Lakes bioregion. 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. Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Energy and Regulatory Matters Information Service MREA is a network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) NREL is the nation's leading laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. RENEW Wisconin Promotes clean energy strategies for powering Wisconsin's economy in an environmentally responsible manner. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy Systems in Canada Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario The society provides information to help people produce and/or use energy in the most intelligent and environmentally friendly ways possible. Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) Formerly known as the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs. Sustainable Energy for Economic Development Four organizations: Clean Water Fund, Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy, The Minnesota Project and the Sustainable Resources Center, have joined forces to work with farmers, rural leaders and organizations, and energy advocates to build a stronger base of support for renewable energy development in Minnesota. The Source for Renewable Energy This site provides a global database of renewable energy-related businesses.
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