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Tuesday, November 01, 2011  A heated meeting in Benzie County Tuesday as commissioners debated whether or not to support wind energy in the community.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  The Obama administration has approved what would be the nation's first offshore wind farm, off Cape Cod, inching the U.S. closer to harvesting an untapped domestic energy source — the steady breezes blowing along its vast coasts.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  A report finds more Michigan businesses and industries buying electricity from alternative suppliers - reversing a slide of several years

Thursday, January 21, 2010  Local utilities are working on ways to use more alternative energy.  One option is wood-fuel biomass and Traverse City Light and Power is considering it

Thursday, March 05, 2009  SEEDS is discussing the results of a greenhouse gas emission study with the public in Grand Traverse County.  The study provides an assessment of energy usage and emission sources in the county.  Thursday night's forum will provide the public the opportunity to discuss solutions for reducing the area's carbon footprint.

Monday, November 17, 2008  Michigan is making a big push to develop alternative energy, but when it comes to offering more ethanol at gas stations, there's a glitch in the switch.

Friday, November 14, 2008  Governor Granholm is on her way to the Middle East for a trip to look for new economic opportunities.