Viewpoints
Monthly Update: March 2020
With the emergence of COVID-19, we are certainly in unchartered waters. One thing I’m certain of; the situation at the time you’re reading has evolved from when I wrote this. The world is changing that…
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Three emerging trends and applications to accelerate our path to a carbon-free future
What emerging technologies and trends will help us get there faster? The NextEnergy team has identified three such approaches, with scalable solutions, that can accelerate our path toward a carbon-free future.
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Lighting Technology Energy Solutions Program demonstrates benefits of advanced/network lighting controls
In February 2020, NextEnergy wrapped up the Lighting Technology Energy Solutions (LiTES) Program, a three-year public-private partnership with DTE, Consumers Energy and the Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center (EITC). The LiTES Program, funded by the…
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What We’re Reading: March Edition
We've asked the NextEnergy team to share the industry-related news, stories and information that have grabbed their attention this month. We hope you find it useful!
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What We’re Reading: February Edition
We've asked the NextEnergy team to share the industry-related news, stories and information that have grabbed their attention this month. We hope you find it useful!
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PRESS RELEASE: NextEnergy To Pilot Smartcone’s Intelligent Intersection Safety Solutions In Grosse Pointe Park
The pilot, funded by the NextChallenge: Smart Cities Grant Award, aims to protect vulnerable road users while accelerating the commercialization of this innovative technology. Feb. 24, 2019 – Grosse Pointe Park, MI – NextEnergy has…
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PRESS RELEASE: Innovative collaboration led by DTE brings first network of EV fast chargers to downtown Detroit
ChargeD initiative deploys four fast chargers in Beacon Park; additional sites in planning The project, led by DTE Energy, is supported by the City of Detroit, PlanetM, General Motors and Blue Energy Detroit residents and…
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IN THE NEWS: Wayne State’s urban innovation district near New Center takes shape
Wayne State’s urban innovation district near New Center takes shape Curbed Detroit August 13, 2019 Ever since a working group convened to discuss the matter in 2014, Wayne State University has been working to create…
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PRESS RELEASE: Six companies awarded PlanetM grants to deploy mobility solutions in Michigan
Six companies awarded PlanetM grants to deploy mobility solutions in Michigan Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) August 7, 2019 TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the latest PlanetM Mobility Grant recipients…
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: current challenges and impacts on EV adoption in the U.S.
I've been having a lot of conversations lately on the topic of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Friends and family want to convert to driving an EV, but struggle to understand how to fully evaluate the…
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