Michigan Energy Options

Great news! Michigan’s utility energy efficiency programs ranked No. 1 in the nation, highlighting how utility energy waste reduction efforts in the Great Lakes State are helping lower customer bills by reducing unnecessary energy use.

We're proud of this: Michigan ranked No. 1 in the nation in the utility energy efficiency programs category of American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. These programs and policies save customers money by reducing unnecessary energy use.
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Join the Great Lakes Business Network & experienced panelists to discuss the USDA's REAP Grant.

Link to Signup: https://nwf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qan0rdSvQMSTzyA4xTG4ZQ

The Great Lakes Business Network presents an educational webinar outlining federal incentives for rural small businesses owners and agricultural producers to access renewable energy installations and energy efficiency measures stemming from the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP). Leading government experts will discuss available funds to reduce costs associated with more sustainable operations and outline who qualifies. Guest business leaders will help provide real-world insights into their experience utilizing REAP funds for their business operations.

Presenters:
Jeffrey Clark, USDA, Rural Development Area Specialist
Brittany Goode, Aldea Coffee, Operations Manager
Tim Pulliam, Keen Technical Solution, President

Aldea Coffee

Our friends at the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum have been working with the Climate Action Campaign to highlight initiatives & farmers who have benefitted from the Climate Smart-Agriculture practices.

Michigan Energy Options is welcoming new board members! Read about them here:

Welcoming New Board Directors - Michigan Energy Options Since 1978, Michigan Energy Options (MEO) has been a trailblazer in advancing clean energy across the state. We are proud to announce the addition of four exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Kait Wyckoff, Phares Noel, Laura Chappelle, and Deb Dynako. Their combined experience strengthens....

Michigan Energy Options (MEO) is now part of MiDEAL, the State of Michigan’s extended purchasing program! Partnered with SunStore Energy, MEO’s renewable energy consultation services offer independent and proven expert support.

Michigan’s public and nonprofit sectors—cities, townships, counties, schools, universities, and more— can save costs and time through the efficient MiDEAL purchasing process of goods and services.

Check it out: https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/procurement/mideal-extended-purchasing-program/mideal-contract-search/categories/folder-3/renewable-energy-consultation-services

Contact us if you are interested in what renewable energy services we can offer. [email protected]

Renewable Energy Consultation Services The Administrative Guide to State Government presents what an informed person should know about the major processes of state government .

MEO’s, John Kinch wrote some of this guidebook. He’s also the President of the GLREA Board of Directors. Hope you can join the webinar!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: MI Solar Communities Guidebook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for an insightful webinar, where Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) will provide an overall executive summary of their MI Solar Communities Guidebook. The overall goal of the guidebook is to provide help to local government, organizations and individuals learn more about renewa...

John Kinch, of MEO is hosting this event this evening!

For more information on future events, visit https://www.2glrea.org/

https://www.2glrea.org/events-1/glrea-mid-year-strategy-event-1

GLREA - Support Renewable Energy Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding renewable energy (solar, wind and geothermal) in Michigan and fighting climate change.

MEO’s good partner Elevate is involved in this program. Given how many Michigan places are coastal, this should be of great interest in our state.

Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP)
https://www.energy.gov/eere/energy-transitions-initiative-partnership-project

ETIPP assists coastal, remote, and island communities in improving their energy resilience. The program provides access to a network of energy transition experts and national laboratory analysts who help identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Applications are open through July 10.

Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project ETIPP's network of experienced organizations works alongside remote, island, and islanded communities to transform their energy systems and reduce risk.

Curious what it would take to make your home more efficient? Check out this tool that the State of Michigan released.

Michigan Home Energy Incentives Calculator Seeking incentives to electrify, weatherize, or improve your home energy efficiency? Check out the Michigan Home Energy Incentives Calculator created by Rewiring America

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A glimpse into one of the projects we're working on! Anyone is welcome to take the survey!

Grand Haven creates online survey for information on reducing carbon footprint Three Ottawa County communities are working together to create an energy plan for the future with community input.

Interested in the recycling of solar panels? Attend this event next week!

Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling and Reuse of PV Solar Panels – West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host a cross-sector convening for public and private stakeholders in renewable energy, materials management, sustainable business and community development to discuss the emerging need for investment in recyclin...