The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued an order
approving a $1.36 million energy efficiency grant for a wind energy
research project at Grand Valley State University's Michigan
Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon.
MAREC, in partnership with the University of Michigan Memorial
Phoenix Energy Institute, will conduct studies to explore the
feasibility of deployment of offshore wind technologies in Michigan.
"My fellow Commissioners and I are extremely pleased to
announce these grants," said MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu.
"The grants awarded today will move Michigan forward in garnering
the research and tools needed to establish the feasibility of the
deployment of offshore wind technologies in Michigan."
The commission issued a request for proposals in November for
Michigan energy efficiency grants for all customer classes. The grants
are part of the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund, which provides
energy bill assistance for low-income customers and promotes the
efficient use of energy.
Grant funds MAREC wind research
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