To deepen the interest of a younger demographic, GreeningDetroit.com has created a new twist on the developing story of Green Style and Efficiency at the 2016 NAIAS. Based on her knowledge of trends, design, and the latest technological advances, GreeningDetroit.com’s spokesperson Jill Dougherty will be reviewing the latest designs and releases of the automotive industry and offering her Top 10 picks for 2016.More
WHAT: Installation of an innovative drainage system for parking lots utilizing new green technology called energy-passive groundwater recharge products (EGRPs). This is the very first installation of what could become a national standard for stormwater design.More
Over 65 people enjoyed our 2nd Annual Banquet on November 4th, 2015. MEECA held the association’s 2nd Annual Banquet at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, MI. This event highlighted MEECA’s appreciation for the dedication of our original leaders and their commitment to getting MEECA off of the ground. These leaders have had a significant impact on Michigan’s energy efficiency industry.More
The Michigan Legislature ended its year without passing legislation that would overhaul Michigan’s energy framework. Passing energy reform was one of the early items added the Legislature’s agenda for this term, but efforts to enact these changes won’t be don’t until 2016, if at all.More
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission recently honored longtime conservationist Ron Lundberg with the Thomas L. Washington Lifetime Commitment to Conservation Award. The award was presented at the commission’s regular monthly meeting earlier this month in Lansing.More
The Michigan Agency on Energy (MAE) announced today that Michigan is well on its way to compliance with EPA’s Clean Power Plan.More
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that 12 community parks across the state and one DNR recreation facility in Emmet County have been recommended to share $1,239,400 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. This federal program, administered in Michigan by the DNR, supports villages, cities, townships, counties and the DNR in their efforts to provide better public outdoor recreation opportunities for their residents and visitors.More
One hundred new jobs in the city of Howell will be supported thanks to a state transportation economic development grant provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grant totaling $267,200 will leverage $52.5 million in private investment, at a private/public investment ratio of more than 196-to-1.More
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services today issued its bi-weekly summary report on lead testing in Flint. Preliminary data indicate that 43 of 2,182 adults and children tested had elevated blood lead levels since Oct. 1.More
Due to the recent state and federal transportation revenue packages signed into law, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has extended the timeline for the development of the state long-range transportation plan (SLRP), known as the 2040 MI Transportation Plan. This extension will allow MDOT to assess the impacts and implications of pending policy changes. As MDOT continues to work on the development of the plan, the new adoption date is expected to be July 23, 2016 (previously May 19, 2016).More
