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Monthly Update: December 2019
It’s hard to believe 2019 is coming to an end, but when I look back on all that we’ve accomplished this year, it’s hard to believe that it’s only been 12 months. I’m so proud…
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Seven Pilot Project Pitfalls to Avoid
Wayne Snyder, Director, Technology Development NextEnergy In my last blog post, I talked about the digital transformation connecting the Internet of Everything to the changing ways we live, move, work and play. Before high-tech solutions…
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What We’re Reading: November 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: October 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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The Climate Crisis in Michigan Report
The Earth’s average temperature is rising at an unprecedented rate, and the impact is already being felt across Michigan. Simply stated, scientists attribute the climate crisis to human emissions of greenhouse gases that trap heat…
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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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