Extreme Expansion Excitement! 7 cities get energy program

Spring is upon us, and at BetterBuildings for Michigan, we’re excited about the warm days ahead and the massive expansion Read more…

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Southgate homeowners save $250 per year in energy bills

Most homeowners don’t realize that a few easy fixes can save them hundreds of dollars each year on their energy Read more…

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Madison Heights upgrades 10 buildings; saves $66,000 per year!

Thanks to a host of new energy saving projects, the City of Madison Heights anticipates saving over $66,000 annually on Read more…

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Washtenaw County installs solar water heating (with video)

Washtenaw County wanted to implement renewable technology as part of their Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), but wasn’t sure Read more…

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SEMREO members help their communities at the same time as they improve their energy use. Learn more about being a SEMREO member.

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Over 4,000 Southeast Michigan households are getting a special opportunity to reduce their energy bills with BetterBuildings for Michigan!

Every resident of the seven participating cities can get a complete home energy assessment, plus incentives and financing for energy-saving home upgrades.

Best of all, your home will be cozier in the winter, cooler in the summer and will save you money all year long. Sign up now!

Even if you don’t live in a BetterBuildings for Michigan city, there are other

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Find your home’s hidden leaks!

Air leakage costs the average Michigan family $300 per year! Get a blower door test and a thermal scan of your home with an infrared camera if you live in a BetterBuildings for Michigan city!

SEMREO Impact Updates

Funding Opportunity for Green Economic Development

When local governments seek to implement green projects within their community, the Economic Development Administration of the US Federal Government may not be the first place they think of. While the primary purpose of EDA grants are to promote job creation and economic prosperity, “environmentally-sustainable development” is one of EDA’s investment priorities. They include: Collaborative Read more…

Grant program brings energy upgrades to 4,000 area homes

Residents of Detroit and six other area cities will be getting an opportunity to reduce their energy bills this year through BetterBuildings for Michigan, a Recovery Act program. The program was previously available only in specific neighborhoods, but is now being offered to all residents of Detroit, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Southgate, Sterling Heights, Roseville and Read more…

Extreme Expansion Excitement! 7 cities get energy program

Spring is upon us, and at BetterBuildings for Michigan, we’re excited about the warm days ahead and the massive expansion of the program to all residents in seven participating cities! Starting April 12, the program will help educate homeowners about their homes, and save money and energy in the following communities: Detroit (including our target Read more…