Michigan Energy Options

For more than 30 years, Michigan Energy Options (formerly Urban and Northern Options) has helped more than a million people in Michigan conserve energy, save money, adopt renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gases and lead more sustainable lives. Our nonprofit is a team with diverse expertise: PhD, MBA, MPA, LEED accredited, HERS and BPI trained, licensed contractors and architects, seasoned environmental and energy experts, project and financial managers--all practitioners for a greener Michigan.

News

BetterBuildings for Michigan comes to Bath Township

Bath Township is collaborating with the Bath School District and Michigan Energy Options to introduce a new program that encourages residents through financial incentives to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Bath Township is one of only a couple dozen communities throughout the state that secured this competitive grant-funded program, called BetterBuildings for Michigan.    Read more.....
We All Shine On!

MEO got a technological upgrade this winter with the installation of five new solar panels (1.2 kW total) at our East Lansing Demonstration Center. (We've had a 2 kW solar roof since 1998). These new panels utilize state of the art solar electric technology with plug-and-play microinverters...

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Seeking LEED Certification

In 2011, Michigan Energy Options is seeking LEED* Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) certification for its State Energy Demonstration Center...

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It's Always Sunny in the U.P.

By John A. Kinch, PhD ....Solar installer Ian Olmsted is pointing out the dozen 250-watt solar panels he's recently affixed to the south-facing roof of this appealing home.... Read more here....
Is Michigan Ready for a Smart Grid?

Check out the Michigan Public Service Commission's new report on Smart Grid. Michigan Energy Options was one of the collaborative members on this report.   Is Michigan Ready to meet the challenges that we will face tomorrow with our Energy Infrastructure?

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MPSC commissioner comments about Low Income Energy Efficiency Fund 2011

LIEEF provides $90 milion annual funding for energy efficiency in Michigan. Michigan Energy Options has run LIEEF programs....

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