MEFT #17 - November 2010 – Green Communities Challenge
Investing in energy efficiency represents a major opportunity to create jobs, save money and reduce the state's reliance on fossil fuels. This episode of Michigan's Energy Future Today, focuses on the Michigan Green Communities challenge, a statewide initiative that encourages communities to adopt policies and programs of energy efficiency and conservation.
Guests: Sue Jeffers, Green Initiatives Coordinator, Michigan Municipal League; Nathan Geinzer, Management Assistant, City of Farmington Hills; Melanie McCoy, General Manager, Wyandotte Municipal Services
MEFT #16 - October 2010 – Appliance Rebate Program
Since February 2010, Michigan's appliance rebate program has encouraged Michigan residents to replace older, less efficient appliances by providing rebates for new appliances that exceed energy star standards.
On this edition of Michigan's Energy Future Today, guests discuss the Michigan Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate program and how replacing old appliances with new energy efficient ones can save consumers about one-third on their energy bills as well as help to protect the environment.
Guests: Stephanie Epps, appliance anaylst, Bureau of Energy Systems, DELEG; Jerry Klemmer, Michigan resident; Bruce Flory, district manager, Sears.
MEFT #15 - August 2010 – From the Rust Belt to the Green Belt
Governor Jennifer Granholm visits the show to discuss the future of Michigan’s green economy and the many Michigan companies and projects that are helping propel our state from the “rust belt to the green belt.”
Governor Granholm talks about key policies and innovative endeavors, and shares insight on a wide range of topics including energy efficiency, renewable energy, advanced technologies, and how our state is poised to be a leader in the burgeoning energy sector.
Guest: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
MEFT #14 - July 2010 – Wind Turbines
Harnessing energy from the wind is a large part of Michigan’s plan for a clean energy future. This edition of Michigan’s Energy Future Today travels to Stony Corners Wind Farm to receive a cutting edge glimpse of the large scale, multi mega-watt wind turbines being installed near Cadillac, Michigan.
MEFT also visits Merrill Technologies Group to learn Merrill’s role in manufacturing turbines, and their commitment to renewable energy and creating new jobs in the sector.
Guests: Marty Lagina, CEO Heritage Sustainable Energy; Nate Jonker, Public Affairs Official, Merrill Technologies Group
MEFT #13 - May 2010 –
Waste to Energy
Energy can be derived from many sources including wind, water, sun, organic materials and even waste. This edition of Michigan’s Energy Future Today explores the state’s emerging technologies which make use of solid waste, woody products, plants and even turkey litter as a source for generating energy.
MEFT travels to Heat Transfer International in Kentwood a company that specializes in gasification, producing electric power and steam from waste.
Guests: Sam Hogg, Director of Venture Development, NextEnergy; Dave Prouty, President, Heat Transfer International
MEFT #12 - April 2010 – Home Energy Retrofits
Performing an energy retrofit on an older home can save 20 to 30 percent on energy bills. This edition of Michigan’s Energy Future Today explores the latest in green building techniques and retrofit homes taking place in Grand Rapids.
MEFT also goes on location to Grand Rapids to tour some formerly foreclosed and abandoned homes which Habitat for Humanity of 
Kent County is transitioning into green homes.
Guests: Arn McIntyre, Coordinator Of Ferris State University, Ecology Center. Chris Hall, Director of Construction for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.
MEFT #11 - March 2010 –
Home Energy Efficiency
The WARM Training Center is a Detroit-based non-profit organization that works to develop energy-efficient, affordable, healthy homes and communities. Learn how WARM provides assistance and training to residents and communities in becoming more energy efficient and get a first hand look at WARM's daily operations.
Guest: Robert Chapman, Executive Director, WARM Training Center.
On Location at WARM: Jacob Corvidae, Green Programs Manager; Alicia Miller, Residential Energy Program Manager
MEFT #10 - February 2010 –
Advanced Batteries
Advanced batteries, used for electric vehicles and other types of energy storage will also be used to power the start of a whole new future for Michigan. Industry leaders at the forefront of advanced battery technology in Michigan discuss how an investment in advanced batteries and electric vehicles will re-shape Michigan's economy, create jobs, and solidify the state as a leader in technology.
Guests: Ann Marie Sastry, CEO, Sakti3; Knut Simonsen, president, DTE Energy Ventures.