Below are a few letters received at EnergyBiz Insider on topics that appeared in the past few weeks. They capture the essence of how many readers say they feel.

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April 01, 2009 

An economic recovery may be hinged to the transformation of the energy sector. And that's why the Obama administration is targeting billions toward revamping the nation's transmission grid, increasing energy efficiency and expanding renewable fuels.

Perhaps the single biggest investment that could most affect national markets is the endeavor to grow the green fuel portfolio. As such, the U.S. Department of Energy has said it will provide $6 billion in loan guarantees by May to those businesses that have proven ideas and which will expand jobs. It's all necessary so that young companies can acquire the funding they need to move ahead with their projects and at a time when traditional debt and equity markets are hard to crack.

The sagging economy is affecting everything from school enrollment to the number of rounds of golf we can afford to play.

That's one conclusion that can be drawn from a look back at the numbers of 2008. As the first quarter of the new year comes to a close, we take a look into the rear-view mirror at the past year.

Here we offer a bit of explanation on what the numbers show in five areas. See a full list of the numbers.

Dawn E. Dzurilla
Naples, FL: 239-261-0715
New York, NY: 212-734-4912

Location:  Anywhere U.S.A. however, will spend a fair amount of time in Detroit, MI area (Headquarters)
Relocation reimbursement: possible, but not preferred.
Travel: Yes, domestically and including some international travel.

Scope of Business: 

Clean/Renewable Energy: wind energy (small and utility scale).

Desired on-boarding date:

Mid to late April - 2009

Michigan GREEN conducted breakout sessions at the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) First Annual Energy Solutions Symposium on March 12th at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center in Grand Rapids. The keynote speaker was Dr. Imad Mahawili, Executive Director of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, who discussed Michigan’s energy resources and the role that renewable energy can play in meeting energy needs, and the financial impact it can have on Michigan.

Dr. Mahawili provided the 100+ attendees with an overview of current United States oil consumption of 21 million barrels per day which 70% is imported, translating to a cost of $1.2 billion per day at $60 per barrel.