By Peter Sinclair // As the Clean Energy Transition progresses, one of the questions most often asked is “How much land will be necessary for development of solar energy?” An ambitious build out of utility scale solar in Michigan would require about 2.5 percent of our...
If you've been contemplating a solar system for your home or small business, stream the recording of Groundwork's recent webinar to learn how you can receive, through our Access MI Solar program, a 10% discount on your solar panels...
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...
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...
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...
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...