Michigan Energy Options

03/19/2025

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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01/15/2025

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

01/09/2025

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.

12/13/2024

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

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....

11/04/2024

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]

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

07/30/2024

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!

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...

06/27/2024

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

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.

06/21/2024

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.

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

06/11/2024

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

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

04/09/2024

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04/05/2024

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

Three Ottawa County communities are working together to create an energy plan for the future with community input.

03/20/2024

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

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...