Monthly Archives: December 2010

Michigan Dems, GOP deserve credit for working together under tough circumstances

Posted on December 20, 2010 by liesl_clark

by Stanley “Skip” Pruss Published in the Detroit Free Press, Sunday, December 19, 2010 Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature have faced considerable criticism from a public unhappy with government and its leaders. And last month’s election clearly expressed … Continue reading →

Excitement about Energy Efficiency Developments Warm a Cold December Night

Posted on December 16, 2010 by liesl_clark

A crowded, warm banquet room in DeWitt served as the place for pizza and the regular meeting of the Michigan Chapter of Efficiency First last night.  It was a great line-up of speakers and very helpful information about the growing … Continue reading →

A New Sputnik Moment

Posted on December 1, 2010 by liesl_clark

Originally posted on Facebook by Steven Chu on Monday, November 29, 2010 “In case you missed it, here’s the video of my presentation at the National Press Club today and the slides that go along with it. http://press.org/news-multimedia/videos/cspan/296768-1http://www.energy.gov/media/Chu_NationalPressClub112910.pdf I believe that … Continue reading →

5 Lakes Energy Participates in DoE ERAC Committee

Posted on December 1, 2010 by liesl_clark

As a selected committee member, 5 Lakes Energy partner Stanley “Skip” Pruss participated in the inaugural Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee (ERAC) at U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters. This introductory meeting covered a broad summary of EERE priorities, strategies, and long-range … Continue reading →

5 Lakes Energy Testifies on Offshore Wind Regulatory Framework Bill

Posted on December 1, 2010 by liesl_clark

Five Lakes Energy partner Liesl Eichler Clark — a wind energy consultant who had been a key official in the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth — said that if legislation needs to be reintroduced in January, it will … Continue reading →