Below is the link to a poignant magazine article by the wife of one of Michigan GREEN's founding members, Marilyn Van Tiem.

JUST LOVE Article
December/January 2010
Reminisce Magazine

December 14th, 2009

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Elects New Board Members. Presents Individual and Industry Awards.

The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA), representing 2,500 members, met Saturday December 12th to elect GLREA Board Members and honor individual and industry GLREA award recipients at the Webers Inn of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

GLREA Board President, Howard Edelson, welcomed attendees by stating, “We are gathered together today to recognize the GLREA, a leader in advocating for the installation of PV and Wind energy systems in Michigan, and its’ awardees. On behalf of our dynamic board, I look forward to continued industry growth in 2010.”

Members listened to updates provided by key Federal, State and Local officials. Fox stated "Senator Stabenow appreciates the efforts of GLREA and its members as they work hard to secure Michigan's energy future through renewable energy use and manufacturing jobs."   

State Representative, Rebekah Warren-whose district the meeting was in, focused on state legislation and the movement of industry jobs to Michigan. “I appreciate GLREA’s efforts to promote and educate on renewable energy technologies as we plan for Michigan’s energy future.”

Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje highlighted local initiatives. “We value GLREA’s leadership, training and expertise in Ann Arbor as we strive to reach new renewable energy goals,” stated Mayor Heiftje.

5-8-09

Davison Township, MI - Davison Township has become a lot greener by incorporating the Rewards for Recycling program for all residents.  The program launched in Davison Township in mid April, and in the first full recycling period, the number of households participating in the curbside recycling effort increased by nearly 50%.  The total volume of recyclables collected from the Township was almost triple past periods.

Davison Township Supervisor, Kurt Soper, is excited about the value the township is offering back to the residents, and for the emphasis this program will place on the importance of Recycling.  "This is an exciting program that will allow every Davison Township resident to reap rewards and savings, plus help the community wide effort to Go Green and divert tons of recyclables away from area landfills."

For Imediate Release
April, 28 2009

BRIGHTON – Michigan GREEN Executive Director, Douglas Russell, is pleased to announce the first recipient of the 2009 Michigan GREEN Eco Award to Strategic Energy Solutions of Berkley, Michigan.

Strategic Energy Solutions (www.sesnet.com) provides mechanical and electrical engineering design services, and energy systems for educational, municipal, commercial, and healthcare markets involving both new construction and redevelopment construction.

Strategic Energy Solutions completed twenty of the forty initiatives identified by Michigan GREEN for Michiganders to "Go Green." Included in their initiatives were a company wide recycling program, relocation into an envisioned LEED Gold certified building, weekly discussions on green and sustainable energy practices, and the design and installation of a geothermal ground source heat pump system. Additionally, the company has recently purchased a Swift wind turbine for installation this spring.

"Strategic Energy Solutions exemplifies what forward thinking Michiganders can do to help Green our environment, and position themselves to help rebuild Michigan's economy," stated Russell.

Urges Others to Sign On to Letter to President Obama

February 19, 2009

Syracuse, NY – Destiny USA announced today that in partnership with Clean Green Energy it has agreed to host a Project EverGREEN Schools® Learning Center within the first phase of the Destiny USA complex. An important aspect of Project EverGREEN Schools is to showcase all aspects of renewable energy generation and efficiencies. At the Destiny Project EverGREEN Schools 17,000 square foot Learning Center, students from throughout the northeast will learn how distributed energy systems powered by clean renewable fuels can be deployed in all aspects of our everyday life.