development of alternative sources of energy

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• Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center — The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) is a facility located in Muskegon, Michigan that promotes research, education and business development in alternative and renewable energy technologies.[1] Contents 1 History and… …   Wikipedia

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• Energy-Quest — (formerly The Hydrogen Expedition ) is an organization that seeks to educate the public about the risks of an impending energy crisis due to the current worldwide dependence on fossil fuels and the benefits of energy conservation and the use of… …   Wikipedia