State Companies See Big Gains Ahead Tackling Greenhouse Gases

By Thomas Content, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Oct. 7--Sixth part in an occasional series

What's good for the planet, it turns out, could be great for Wisconsin's largest company.

Energy experts with Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. are busy crafting their first proposal aimed at winning a piece of an ambitious $5 billion plan to reduce global warming by retrofitting energy-wasting buildings in 16 of the world's largest cities.

September 28, 2007

The natural gas sector has lost its stride. A decade and a half ago, the industry was hot. Now, its product is considered expensive and untenable. The fix is easy, say producers. They want more access to deep waters offshore and in the Rocky Mountains.

June 12, 2007, Introduced by Senator GLEASON and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 173.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Wal-Mart will measure the amount of energy used to create products throughout its supply chain, including the procurement, manufacturing and distribution process. The retailer is initiating a pilot with a group of suppliers to look for new ways to make its entire supply chain more energy efficient.

The pilot will focus on seven product categories - DVD's, toothpaste, soap, milk, beer, vacuum cleaners and soda - to determine the overall environmental impact of products. Some of these products are already part of Wal-Mart's Live Better Index, which serves as a measurement of consumer attitudes and shopping behaviors related to green issues.

September 26, 2007

Winning permission to build natural gas pipelines is a tough job. It's designed that way. And while it is an inclusive process, it is not intended to be an impossible one. Success means being open and flexible and able to anticipate future needs.