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The bio-fuel industry, which is the conversion of plant matter into ethanol or the burning of wood to generate electricity, currently constitutes the largest source of green energy in Michigan. It has become increasingly more viable due to improvements in technology and the ongoing fuel crisis.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

MI FARMERS: TAKE PART IN LPI SURVEY TO HELP US HELP YOU
Posted: November 04, 2009

LPI is conducting a survey to inform research for policy makers on the contributing factors of economic success of MI farms.

WEST MICHIGAN AGRICULTURE REPORT RELEASED BY WMSA
Posted: November 04, 2009

WMSA, LPI and MSU Extension partnered to investigate the status and condition of West MI agriculture

LPI ANNOUNCES NEW ECONOMY 2.0 SERIES FOR LEGISLATORS STARTING THIS FALL
Posted: November 04, 2009

Five New Economy 2.0 Forums on the Green Economy, Detroit, right-sizing MI, placemaking and renewable energy

WIND ENERGY RESOURCE ZONE BOARD SUBMITS PROPOSED REPORT
Posted: October 26, 2009

Report Identifies 4 MI Regions with Highest Wind Energy Potential

MID-MICHIGAN INNOVATION CLUB FOR ENTREPRENEURS (ICE) FIRST MEETING IN OCTOBER
Posted: October 20, 2009

A new forum in the Greater Lansing Area for all interested individuals

LPI AUTHORS THREE ARTICLES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Posted: September 04, 2009

Articles Featured in July Issue of Michigan Township News

LPI ON RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR MICHIGAN
Posted: September 01, 2009

Check out the resources available from LPI to address renewable energy for Michigan.

LPI ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES
Posted: August 27, 2009

Check out the resources available from LPI to address green infrastructure needs for Michigan.

REDEVELOPING MICHIGAN BROWNFIELDS TO GENERATE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Posted: July 13, 2009

Connecting the redevelopment of brownfields in Michigan to renewable energy offers great potential for the state

LPI DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR GRANHOLM TO GREAT LAKES WIND COUNCIL
Posted: June 05, 2009

Gov. Granholm Signs Executive Order Creating Great Lakes Wind Council

MI DEMOGRAPHIC AND SCHOOL LOCATION ATLASES NOW AVAILABLE
Posted: June 02, 2009

Atlases released as part of a comprehensive study of school facility siting in the state of Michigan

LPI RELEASES NATIONAL NEW ECONOMY GROWTH STRATEGIES REPORT
Posted: May 26, 2009

Report answers: "What do we need to do to survive--and, ideally, prosper--in the New Economy?"

LPI REPORT EXAMINES ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COUNTY POPULATION CHANGES IN OHIO
Posted: January 27, 2009

The report highlights that population loss significantly affects the service sector, which is a growing anchor of the economy.

REPORT SHOWS PUBLIC OPINION ON SHARED PUBLIC SERVICES FOR MI MUNICIPALITIES
Posted: December 23, 2008

Eight Strategies to Relieve Fiscal Stress Voted on by Public

NEW REPORT DETAILS OFFSHORE WIND POTENTIAL IN MICHIGAN
Posted: October 22, 2008

Michigan has the potential to become a big player in offshore wind energy, so says a new report released by the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University.

BULLETIN DETAILS POPULATION CHANGES ACROSS U.S. COUNTIES
Posted: September 10, 2008

Highlights Michigan’s Recent Population Losses and Possible Role of Population Attraction and Retention Strategies

REGIONAL PLACEMAKING FOR PROSPERITY IN THE NEW ECONOMY
Posted: July 24, 2008

LPI's Director Author of May 2008 Article on Placemaking

SMART GROWTH READINESS ASSESSMENT TOOL AVAILABLE ONLINE
Posted: July 21, 2008

Developed for Communities to Assess How Smart They are Growing

BIO-FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE TRI-COUNTY REGION OF MID-MICHIGAN (LANSING REGION) RELEASED
Posted: May 19, 2008

Covers region's economic environment, declining auto industry, feasibility of bio-manufacturing

LPI RELEASES SUMMARY OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STUDIES
Posted: May 02, 2008

Studies include Economic Valuation/Impact of Green Infrastructure Assets and Conservation Spending in Michigan

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