DETROIT, Michigan, July 13 (TNSawa) -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy issued the following news release: Six distinguished leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors today received the Champions of Energy Efficiency in Industry Award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The awards, presented at the biennial Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, recognize accomplishment in the industrial efficiency sector. An ACEEE Board   more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, July 14 (TNSres) -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) offers more than 20 codes that help design professionals create quality concrete projects around the world. Covering topics such as structural concrete design; concrete repair; concrete reinforced with glass FRP bars; nuclear safety and more, ACI codes are developed through a consensus process that has produced dependable stand  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 12 (TNSres) -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy issued the following news release: The Industrial Heat Pump (IHP) Alliance, consisting of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC), is pleased to announce the launch of its collaborative effort to promote the adoption of industrial heat pumps in United States manufacturing plants.   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Today, Michigan utility giant DTE Energy agreed to a landmark settlement in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Signatories to the agreement include Vote Solar, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Ecology Center, all represented by the Environmental Law and Policy Center and known collectively as the Clean Energy Organizations. If approved by the Michigan Public Service Commi  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNStalk) -- Clean Water Action issued the following statement on July 11, 2023: * * * Recently the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced they are narrowing the scope of their environmental review process for the Enbridge Line 5 oil tunnel. Citing its grave danger to the health and safety of the Great Lakes, Sean McBrearty, Oil and Water Don't Mix campaign coordinator and Clean Water Action Michigan Legislative and Policy Director, issued the following statement:   more

NEW YORK, July 12 (TNSgov) -- The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network issued the following news release on July 11, 2023: Today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joined GLSEN's Rise Up campaign and released proclamations declaring Michigan and Illinois communities a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ youth. "Governor Whitmer and Governor Pritzker have long been supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, and we're thrilled to see them rise up for LGBTQ+   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 12 (TNSres) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Michigan State University violated the Freedom of Information Act by redacting and blacking out key documents and information related to a potential Eagle Township megasite, according to a lawsuit filed today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Mackinac Center filed a public records request after reports on a potential government-funded megasite in Eagle To  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on July 12, 2023: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP, today. The statement can be attributed to the League's President and CEO Monique Stanton. "The League and its Kids Count in Michigan project a  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 13 (TNSper) -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases issued the following news release: The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin A. Ault, MD (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine), Oliver T. Brooks, MD (Watts Healthcare Corporation), and Flor M. Munoz, MD, MSc (Baylor College of Medicine) to the 2023-2024 NFID Board of Directors. In addition, Julie Morita, MD (Robert Woo  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: Last week, Michigan House Republicans, from the fringe right-wing ranks to the leadership of the caucus, spread disinformation and made vile attacks against the LGBTQ+ community and policies designed to equally protect the community under the law. Republican House Leader Matt Hall and  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of policy issues. "Deep into the summer months, the sun is shining in Michigan and folks across the state are ready for  more