Today we are announcing our third annual group-buy discount program for purchasing solar panels for homes and small businesses in northwest Lower Michigan. This year the exciting change to the Access MI Solar program is we have increased the area...
Climate Provisions of Farm Bill Need Defending
Photo by Raphael Cruz When most people hear “farm bill” they think of things like corn subsidies and food programs. But the farm bill is a gigantic, sprawling funding package that supports a wide variety of programs, including major investments in clean energy. Some...
De-Escalating the Conversation Around Siting Renewable Energy
An interview with Dr. Sarah Mills, zoning and siting researcher. Interview by Jeff Smith, Communications Director Dr. Sarah Mills has studied local issues relating to siting renewable energy infrastructure both as a student and now as Director of Graham's Center...
Summer reflections on the MI Environmental Justice Conference
During Michigan's first Environmental Justice Conference, hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate on the summer solstice, in June, activists, advocates, and...
AG Nessel Tours Solar Site, Talks With Business Leaders and Climate Advocates
Photos by Beth Price unless noted. We at Groundwork, along with our colleagues at Great Lakes Business Network and League of Conservation Voters, were honored to recently host Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for a tour of a solar energy installation west of...
Conservatives Who Lead on Clean Energy Build-Out
Ed Rivet, director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, has been encouraging his conservative compatriots to embrace clean energy technologies for nine years—beginning at the inception of the organization. His special challenge along the way: He avoids...