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Sample solar and wind ordinances now available

Sample renewable energy ordinances for wind and solar energy are now available. Staff at the Regional Energy Office have begun compiling sample siting and zoning ordinances for renewable energy projects in residential areas. These samples are the beginning of a project that will identify best practices for small Michigan cities. This project came at the Read more…

In-house team reduces energy costs by 35%

DOE National Laboratory saved 35% of its energy through retro commissioning.

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington DC engaged an internal team to spearhead retro-commissioning the building, choosing low- or no-cost improvement strategies that saved hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and reduced energy costs by 35%.