MICH SET FOR 10% IN 2015 NEW ENERGY

Michigan utilities “on track” to meet 2015 clean energy goal
James Cartledge, January 6, 2011 (Brighter Energy)

"Michigan’s power utilities are “on track” in their efforts to meet the state’s 10% renewable energy portfolio standard by 2015, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission…[N]ew data [revealed] the progress of utilities in expanding their renewable energy supply portfolios.

"Electricity suppliers in the state reported figures to the Commission showing that 3.63% of Michigan’s electricity was produced by renewable energy projects in 2009, a rise on the 2.9% seen in 2007."

Michigan has the New Energy to do it. (click to enlarge)

"The amount was consistent with plans by Michigan’s electric utilities to reach the 10% target, the Commission said…Michigan’s two largest electric utilities…[are] Consumers Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company…

"Consumers Energy has contracted for 396 MW of renewable energy: 8 MW already in commercial operation and 388 MW more in commercial operation by the end of 2012."

New Energy means new opportunity for Michigan. (click to enlarge)

"Detroit Edison has contracted for 252 MW of renewable energy: 44 MW already in commercial operation and 208 MW more in commercial operation by the end of 2011 .

"Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy have contracted for a combined total of 648 MW of renewable energy: 598 MW of wind energy, 45 MW of biomass energy, 4 MW of solar PV energy, and 1 MW of hydroelectric energy…"