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...
ABOVE: Zoë Zeerip, Great Lakes Business Network Coordinator The Groundwork Climate and Environment team recently attended the 2025 Michigan Climate Summit put on by our good friends and partners at Michigan Climate Action Network. We asked our folks to each share a...
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...
A dozen counties in northern Lower Michigan experienced a disastrous ice storm that lasted from March 28 through 30, 2025. The storm is long gone but the damage remains and farmers need the help of all of us to repair extensive fence damage, pay for debris removal,...
As part of our ongoing series of equity writings, today we share thoughts from Marshall Collins about Juneteenth National Independence Day, the federal holiday commemorating the day when, in Galveston, Texas, the last slaves in the United States were freed. Their...
Gardens are getting planted, camping gear is being prepared, the mornings are full of bird songs—yes, spring is arriving in Northern Michigan. While these signs are widely known, another sure sign that spring is here is that Cherryland Electric’s annual Board of...