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Greenest State of Michigan Facility to Activate Wind Turbine in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Receive LEED Gold Certification Award
October 23, 2009 Posted by ProVisions
BAY CITY, MI - October 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Bay City Business Center, recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-Certified State of Michigan facility, will be the site of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce its newly constructed wind turbine. The Michigan Department of Environment Quality (DEQ); the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG); and ProVisions, LLC will host the ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27 at 401 Ketchum Street in Bay City. Free tours allowing the public to view the wind turbine will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Grand Hotel Facility Earns Partner Certification
April 29, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Grand Hotel, located on Mackinac Island, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Partner certification from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG). Grand Hotel is eligible for Leader certification (the highest possible level) pending a site visit which will be conducted once the hotel opens for the 2009 season.
Michigan’s Energy Future Today - DELEG’s Newest Cable Show Hits the Airwaves Statewide Keeping Consumers Informed About Michigan’s New Energy Economy
April 14, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan’s Energy Future Today, a new cable show designed specifically for Michigan residents, will air on cable stations statewide beginning in April, Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) Communications Director Mario L. Morrow announced today. The new program will cover a wide range of topics including renewable energy, green jobs, advanced energy technologies, and energy efficiency
MPSC Issues Request for Proposal for up to $8.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
April 7, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for up to $8.5 million in Michigan energy efficiency grants. The grants are funded by the Low‑Income and Energy Efficiency Fund.
Earth Day Ceremony: New LEED Gold-Certified Building Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Offer Renewable Energy On-Site
March 31, 2009 Posted by ProVisions
BAY CITY, MI - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will welcome the Michigan Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) and the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) to their new location at the Bay City Business Center, a building with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Murray D. Wikol - President and CEO of ProVisions, LLC, the facility’s developer and owner - will host this ceremony at 2 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, at 401 Ketchum Street.
Still Time to Save Green with Early Registration for May 11th “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” Conference Early Registration Deadline Extended through March 31; Keynote Speaker Named White House Adviser
March 17, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Director Stanley “Skip” Pruss announced today that there is still time to save money with early registration for the May 11 “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” conference at the Lansing Center. The deadline for the early registration has been extended through March 31.
DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Sheraton Detroit Novi Facility Earns Steward Certification
February 26, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
February 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Sheraton Detroit Novi, located in Novi, Michigan, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Steward certification from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG).
Credit Card Registration Now Available Online for “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” Conference on May 11th Early Bird Registration Deadline Less Than A Month Away!
February 19, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) is now offering credit card registration online for the “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” daylong conference on May 11, 2009 at the Lansing Center.
DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Park Place Hotel Facility Earns Steward Certification
January 29, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
January 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Park Place Hotel, located in Traverse City, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Steward certification from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG)
Many Benefits for Michigan in Economic Recovery Plan
January 19, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Proposal includes investment in advanced vehicle battery technology
Washington D.C. - January 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, released today by U.S. House Leadership, is a comprehensive recovery package that will bring many positive developments to the State of Michigan and our residents
Michigan Expands Development and Production of Renewable Fuels and Advanced Batteries
January 19, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
January 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed 11 bills in late December that will expand production and use of renewable fuels, and another bill January 14 that provides up to $335 million in tax credits to encourage the development and manufacture of advanced battery technologies
Michigan Requires 10% Renewable Electricity by 2015
October 8, 2008 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
October 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm approved an energy package on October 6 that includes a requirement for 10% of the state’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources by 2015.
Environmental Assurance Program Verifies First Greenhouse: Kalamazoo County operation recognized by program
May 30, 2008 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Michigan State University (MSU) today applauded Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses for taking the lead in environmental responsibility by becoming Michigan’s first greenhouse operation to become verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
MPSC Issues Three Requests for Proposal for Low-Income Energy Assistance, Low-Income Energy Efficiency, and Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
April 16, 2008 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released three Requests for Proposal (RFP). The RFPs are for low-income energy assistance grants, low-income energy efficiency grants, and Michigan energy efficiency grants for all customer classes. The grants are funded by the Low Income and Energy Efficiency Fund (LIEEF).
