Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Holcim Alpena Cement Plant Opens New Tire-Derived Fuel Facility

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

"Holcim has invested more than $100 million in eco-friendly technologies at the Alpena plant in the last 15 years.

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  • "Holcim has invested more than $100 million in eco-friendly technologies at the Alpena plant in the last 15 years.
  • State and local representatives joined Holcim Alpena plant employees for a ribbon cutting on Thursday.
  • The Alpena Plant will begin using TDF to fuel approximately 10% of its thermal needs for operations.
  • "These improvements to the Holcim Alpena plant are a great example of a public-private partnership," said Hoitenga.

Consumers Energy Taps ESS Inc. Long-Duration Storage Solution for Solar and Storage Microgrid Project

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

ESS Inc. ( NYSE: GWH ), a leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, has been selected by Consumers Energy, Michigans largest energy provider, to provide a battery system for a solar and storage microgrid.

Key Points: 
  • ESS Inc. ( NYSE: GWH ), a leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, has been selected by Consumers Energy, Michigans largest energy provider, to provide a battery system for a solar and storage microgrid.
  • Consumers Energy will deploy ESSs Energy Warehouse platform as part of a microgrid powering a gas compression facility in Michigan.
  • When paired with solar photovoltaics, the Energy Warehouse provides a sustainable, resilient energy storage solution for critical infrastructure.
  • Consumers Energys partnership with ESS on this first-of-its-kind project is another positive step toward a cleaner energy future for Michigan, said Dennis Dobbs, VP of gas engineering and supply at Consumers Energy.

Gold Resource Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2022 and Reiterates 2022 Production and Cost Guidance

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Mine development during the quarter included ramps and access to different areas of the deposit, ventilation shafts, and exploration development drifts.

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  • Mine development during the quarter included ramps and access to different areas of the deposit, ventilation shafts, and exploration development drifts.
  • A total of 3,210 meters of development, at a cost of $7.5 million (864 meters at a cost of $2.2 million in the third quarter), was completed during the year through September 30, 2022.
  • Back Forty Feasibility and Permitting:
    Work on the optimized feasibility study progressed during the third quarter of 2022.
  • Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer, developer, and explorer with its operations centered on the Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Gold Resource Corporation Invited to Participate in Scoping Environmental Impact Assessment

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the Company) has been invited by Michigans Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to participate in a Scoping Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) Meeting on August 5, 2022.

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  • Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the Company) has been invited by Michigans Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to participate in a Scoping Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) Meeting on August 5, 2022.
  • While the initial site plans have taken into consideration historical concerns expressed, we are keen to learn more about any other concerns that may come up during the assessment.
  • Steve Donohue, Vice President, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs (Michigan), will represent the Company at the SEIA.
  • The image gallery and the improvements listed below outline the materials to be presented at the SEIA meeting.

Commerce Township Awards Lystek International with Design-Build Contract to Implement Class A Biosolids Resource Recovery Program

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario and COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan has awarded Lystek International (Lystek) a Design-Build Contract to implement a sustainable Class A biosolids resource recovery program at the Commerce Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This facility is operated by the Oakland County Water Resources Commission (WRC).

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  • Commerce Township to implement an advanced biosolids treatment technology to divert more than 3,500 tons of biosolids annually from landfill with Class A LysteGro biosolids fertilizer program.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Ontario and COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan has awarded Lystek International (Lystek) a Design-Build Contract to implement a sustainable Class A biosolids resource recovery program at the Commerce Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
  • The Class A LysteGro biosolids program will enhance operations compared to the dilute liquid Class B biosolids program operated in the past.
  • Lystek THP converts dewatered biosolids and non-hazardous organic residuals into a high-solids liquid, multi-use product for full cycle resource recovery.

GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Consent Judgment with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

VAUGHAN, ON, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc ("Arbor Hills") has agreed to a Consent Judgment with EGLE to resolve issues raised in a complaint filed by EGLE in late October 2020.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc ("Arbor Hills") has agreed to a Consent Judgment with EGLE to resolve issues raised in a complaint filed by EGLE in late October 2020.
  • The complaint related to odors at the landfill in the period between January 2018 and November 2019.
  • GFL also agreed to undertake three supplemental environmental projects in connection with the settlement of the enforcement action in Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy v. Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc. to enforce state and federal laws.
  • Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of more than 18,000 employees.

Billion-dollar Michigan Potash facility one step closer to breaking ground

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Friday, December 3, 2021

LANSING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Potash and Salt Company (MI Potash) now has all required permits to begin construction on its proposed $1-billion facility near Evart, Michigan.

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  • LANSING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Potash and Salt Company (MI Potash) now has all required permits to begin construction on its proposed $1-billion facility near Evart, Michigan.
  • The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approved the final air permit modification necessary this week.
  • "We appreciate the diligence of EGLE and the engagement of our community," said Jeff Kummer, President & COO of MI Potash.
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    SOURCE Michigan Potash & Salt Company, LLC

Paper Cups, Food and Beverage Cartons Now Recyclable in More Than 70% of Michigan Households

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Friday, November 12, 2021

The recycled paper cups and food and beverage cartons will go on to make new paper products consumers use every day, such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and office and writing paper.

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  • The recycled paper cups and food and beverage cartons will go on to make new paper products consumers use every day, such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and office and writing paper.
  • "Paper cups and cartons are items our residents use a lot, and they have a desire to recycle.
  • To help this process, GFL Environmental Recycling has installed technology at their New Boston facility to sort paper cups and food and beverage cartons.
  • Residents can place their clean and empty paper cups and food and beverage cartons in their recycling carts.

Blink Charging Awarded Grant Funds to Deploy DC Fast Chargers by Michigan Consumers Energy and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Miami Beach, FL, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced that it has been awarded a grant from Michigan Consumers Energy and an additional grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) for the installation of DC fast charging stations across the state of Michigan. The six DC fast chargers were installed at two separate locations in Traverse City and Clare, Michigan.

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  • The six DC fast chargers were installed at two separate locations in Traverse City and Clare, Michigan.
  • We are thrilled to have been awarded these grant funds from Michigan Consumers Energy and EGLE and to continue to grow our footprint of EV chargers in the state, said Brendan Jones, President of Blink Charging.
  • Blink Chargings principal line of products and services include its Blink EV charging network (Blink Network), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services.
  • Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.

Homes Near EV Charging Stations Fetch Top Dollar in Cities as the U.S. Prepares for an All-Electric Future

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

As more EV charging stations come online, the cost and personal impact of purchasing an electric vehicle continues to decrease for U.S. consumers.

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  • As more EV charging stations come online, the cost and personal impact of purchasing an electric vehicle continues to decrease for U.S. consumers.
  • Real estate professionals also report that U.S. property values for homes with EV charging stations and those with public stations nearby are increasing.
  • EV charging stations truly add value to homes here in Michigan."
  • Other states adding large numbers of EV charging stations include Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.