News List
  • House approves $1.5M for United Solar Ovonic to Develop Photovoltaic Systems for Defense Buildings in Battle Creek
    Jul 30, 2009  - Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $1.5 million for United Solar Ovonic (USO) to develop rugged, non-glass photovoltaic (PV) rooftop systems for Department of Defense buildings in Battle Creek. The funding was request... More
  • Schauer Introduces Bill to Help Lenawee County Manfacturer Compete, Save & Create Jobs
    Jul 20, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) introduced the American Commercial Ethanol Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 3235) with the support of local business, labor and economic development officials. The legislation corrects an unintended consequence of the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit—signed into law... More
  • U.S. House Approves $500k for Board of Water & Light Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Project in Delta Twp.
    Jul 17, 2009  - Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved $500,000 in federal funding for the Board of Water and Light to design, engineer and construct five plug-in hybrid electric car charging stations in Delta Township. The funding was requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) as part of the Energy and... More
  • Schauer Votes to Support Clean Energy Bill to Create 54,000 Michigan Jobs
    Jun 26, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to support the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), a bill that represents the next step toward a comprehensive energy plan that will fuel lasting economic recovery, break our dependence on foreign oil, and reduce the threat of deadly pollution. ... More
  • Schauer: 7th District Schools Could Receive $10.44M Under Green Schools Bill
    May 14, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted in favor of legislation that will improve our public schools, create clean energy jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and lower energy costs for taxpayers. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act passed by the House today... More
  • Schauer Pushes for Green Jobs at Transportation & Infrastructure Meeting on Proposed Stimulus Projects
    Jan 22, 2009  - Officials from the parent company of United Solar Ovonic LLC testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today to call for investment in solar technology as part of the upcoming economic stimulus package. As a member of the committee, U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek... More