- Tested mobile waste to energy generator (MEWEPS) for DoD
- Launched wind, solar, battery and bioenergy supply chain analysis for MEDC
- Launched the Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Pilot with DTE
- Developed the AETNetwork connection tool to link energy industry with universities
- Began vehicle-to-grid R, D&D for the DoD
- Vice President Biden visited NextEnergy and announced the DOE vehicle electrification program, providing $1.3B in commercialization grants to Michigan (advanced battery companies