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DEARBORN – The new Nissan Leaf may be many things – the first mass-market all-electric vehicle being its top honor – but it’s hardly attractive.

The Leaf has weird swoops and dips and fins and a bulbous rear end. Observers know to avoid looking at what is akin to the buttock cleavage of automotive rear ends, but that’s easier said than done.

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Nationally and globally, the ways we produce, deliver, monitor, use and think about energy are changing.

At Consumers Energy, we’re asking some tough questions. What’s the best way to replace an aging infrastructure? How should we meet the growing demand for energy – and control costs? Is there anything we can do to help our customers become more aware of their energy usage? And, are we doing our part to protect the environment?

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While West Michigan puts its eye on the alternative energy prize, there is another innovation advantage that has the potential to redefine our state: green chemistry. West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a discussion of the Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse, led by Deb Steketee and Clinton Boyd, at their monthly luncheon meeting on Monday September 12, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Aquinas College’s Donnelly Center.  Guests are welcome. Cost is $10.00. For reservations and more information visit their website at www.wmsbf.org or contact Lisa Locke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .