The Preissner Passive house receives 2019 Certified Green Home Award
Transformando West Michigan receives 2030 Leadership Award
USGBC West Michigan Rings in the New Year at the Annual Party & Leadership Awards
Underneath it All: Recap of Embodied Carbon Event
In May 2019, the overall value of construction work done in the United States totaled more than $1.29 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in […]
Consumers Energy Starts New Era for Renewable Energy in Michigan with Approval of Clean Energy Plan
JACKSON, MI — Consumers Energy on June 7, 2019 received approval from state regulators for its Clean Energy Plan, ushering in a new era for renewable energy in Michigan. The Clean Energy Plan […]
Blog: It Pays to Build Beyond Code
To improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of our built environment, many states and local governments are implementing policies and programs which promote beyond-code building criteria. Municipalities and utilities […]
Guest Blog: How Can I Manage My Energy Bill as the Temperature Drops?
The recent record-setting extreme temperatures we experienced across the state will have a big impact on your energy usage. Even without making any changes in how your business uses energy, […]
¿Quiere usted una empresa verde? Hispanic Small Businesses Benefit from First Ever Spanish Sustainable Resource Talk
The first ever “Sustainable Business Resources in West Michigan” presentation was delivered in Spanish by the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan and the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, […]
SUSTAINABILITY SHINES BRIGHT AT FIRST USGBC WEST MICHIGAN REGION ANNUAL AWARDS
Introduction On Thursday, November 8, 2018 at The Ballroom at McKay Towers in downtown Grand Rapids, the West Michigan Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held their Annual Party […]
Event Highlights: Show Me the Money – Financing & Incentives for Energy Efficiency
When it comes to all of the capital opportunities available for energy efficiency upgrades, building and business owners need to determine what is right for them. On Wednesday, September 12th, […]
