Today, February 1st, we launch the 2026 Access MI Solar Program! Groundwork is excited to partner with CBS Solar to offer solar discounts for small businesses and residential customers within 40 miles of Traverse City and Petoskey.Investing in solar energy is an...
Think of a battery energy storage system as a larger, highly engineered version of the batteries we use every day. However, instead of charging our phones or cars, they store excess energy from the grid when energy usage is low, hold it until it’s needed, and then...
As Groundwork continues to advocate for agrivoltaics—the concurrent use of land for farming and solar energy production—we are remaining current on the latest trends. Here, we take a look at the emerging practice of grazing cattle among solar panels—what's being...
One of the most exciting aspects of my role as a Clean Energy Specialist is seeing firsthand the impact of solar installations on local businesses. In just my first eight weeks with Groundwork Center, I’ve already visited two sites that have recently invested in solar...
ABOVE: Conceptual photo of solar field. This week, Cheboygan County took a significant step toward advancing renewable energy when the County Planning Commission approved plans for a utility-scale solar installation. In three years, 800 acres of private farmland in...