Lean & Green Michigan sets contractor PACE training
DETROIT–The Lean & Green Michigan organization will hold in-person training for contractors in the Property Assessed Clean Energy financing system Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the …
DTE ranks high for commitment to greener environment
LIVONIA—The utility industry’s commitment to the environment is stronger than ever, according to customers of the nation’s 140 largest utilities. Consumers cite significant improvements on utility support for environmental causes …
Lear commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of automotive seating and electronics systems, announced an expansion of its sustainability efforts, with the goal of using 100 percent renewable …
Dow sets goal of carbon neutrality by 2050
MIDLAND—Officials at the Midland-based chemical giant Dow Inc. announced new commitments to address both climate change and plastic waste while issuing the company’s 2019 Sustainability Report and outlining progress to …
Engineering firm Atwell adds new VP
SOUTHFIELD—Atwell LLC announced the appointment of Tracey Dubuque to its team as Vice President. Dubuque will lead Atwell’s power and energy and renewable energy operations, nationally. She will be responsible …
Ford ups sustainability targets, launches new women-in-mobility push
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. touted its green bona fides in its 20th annual Sustainability Report, which also included new sustainability target and a new effort to boost the presence of women …
U-M’s Graham Sustainability Institute awards four ‘catalyst’ research grants
ANN ARBOR—Four new research grants from the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute will address the challenges of safe drinking water, climate change vulnerability, sustainable livestock production, and the health …
UM to buy half of its electricity from renewables through DTE
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly following an agreement to buy renewable energy through DTE Energy that will result in about half …
EIBC announces panel for annual member meeting
LANSING—The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council has announced the lineup for an opening mainstage panel at the EIBC Annual Member Meeting April 23 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. …
UM’s Graham Sustainability Institute announces new research grants
ANN ARBOR — Partnerships, co-production and research to practice. These themes define four projects recently awarded Catalyst Grants by the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute. Led by multidisciplinary faculty …