Resources

MSU Extension Provides Viable Options for Ag and Solar Integration

Published on May 12, 2022
Michigan aims to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 and maintain net negative greenhouse gas emissions thereafter.
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume III: Prioritizing and Implementing Recommendations

Published on September 19, 2019
This volume of the Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook outlines action steps and further stakeholder engagement options.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: GDW Farms LLC

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the GDW Farms and what they specialize in and participating in various topic discussions such as the energy audit process.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: Dunklee Family Farm

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the Dunklee Family Farm and what they have done with their farm.
Evolution of multiple global virtual material flows

Published on January 1, 2019
To address this knowledge gap, we assessed the evolution and interactions of global flows of virtual water, energy, land, CO2, nitrogen as well as financial capital embodied in international trade from 1995 to 2008.
Sustainable hydropower in the 21st century

Published on November 4, 2018
Hydropower has been the leading source of renewable energy across the world, accounting for up to 71% of this supply as of 2016
Energy Demand Substitution from Biomass to Imported Kerosene: Evidence from Tanzania

Published on October 20, 2018
Michael Olabisi, David L. Tschirley, David Nyange and Titus Awokuse, 2018. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Paper 117. East Lansing: Michigan State University
The Future is Now: What You Need to Know About Ethanol

Published on September 1, 2017
This bulletin explains what ethanol is and how it may affect your daily life in the future.
Fueling the Future: Potential Biomass Crops for Michigan

Published on September 1, 2017
Many different biomasses can be used for energy. This bulletin will explain what biomasses can be used for energy.
Growing the Future: Switchgrass Management for Ethanol

Published on September 1, 2017
Switchgrass is a native perennial grass that has been selected as a model lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production. This is intended to provide Michigan growers with information on establishing and maintaining a switchgrass stand in a suitable way.