We just wrapped up the 2026 Access MI Solar group-buy solar discount program, and we’re here to shout out we set a new all-time high record for participants! We love setting a new record, but what's impressive times 10 is that the record was...
Articles by Lyla Hollis
Speak Up for responsibly sited solar at the Wexford planning commission meeting July 27
With the proposed Wexford solar project Shipyard Solar gaining attention in northern Michigan, I want to share Groundwork’s stance on this proposed project—and how you can get involved in the process. First, A brief background on the project. As you’ve probably read...
Collective courage at the 2026 Michigan Climate Summit
The theme for the 2026 Climate Summit hosted by the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) was Collective Courage—and wow, did it deliver! Kicking off with surprise guest speaker Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel left the room feeling...
Announcing launch of 2026 Access MI Solar program!
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...
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): What are they? Why do we need them? And are they good neighbors?
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...
Cattle-voltaics: Farmers make more money. Cows make more milk and calves.
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...