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Renewable energy

Presentation on wind energy by Dr. Steven Harsh of MSU (PDF)

Worksheet for evaluating a wind energy lease (PDF)

Next Energy's overview of manufacturing opportunities in renewable energy (PDF)

Presentation on suppliers' manufacturing opportunities in the renewable energy industry (PDF)

Presentation on methane digesters by Dr. Steve Safferman of Michigan State University (PDF)

Biomass and cellulosic ethanol presentation by MSU's Dr. Bruce Dale (PPT)

"Component Manufacturing: Michigan's Future in the Renewable Energy Industry"

18-page summary (PDF)

125-page complete report, with drawings and explanations of all wind turbine components (PDF)

"Greener Pathways: Jobs and Workforce Development in the Clean Energy Economy"; detailed report on careers in wind energy, biofuels and energy efficiency (PDF)

MSU study of Michigan's Renewable Portfolio Standard and its effect on wind turbine demand, placement and land usage (PDF)

Great Lakes protection

MI Great Lakes Plan (PDF)

"Healthy Waters, Strong Economy – The Economic Benefits of the Great Lakes Ecosystem," by the Brookings Institution, June 2008 (PDF)

"State of the Great Lakes Report: Restoring the Lakes" (PDF)

"Climate Change: The Forecast for Michigan's Wildlife" by National Wildlife Federation (PPT)

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