energy efficiency
Clean Energy for Sacred Spaces: Grand Rapids Grant Announcement
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 06-29-2022 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids-based World Renew is the recipient of a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to fund a pilot project focused on places of worship in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan. This pilot project...
Marie Catribs serves sustainability
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 02-10-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Marie Catrib’s is known for their Mediterranean influenced meals all made from scratch, but there is another element at the heart of their food. “When you make food for people you have to do it with love and a good conscience,”...
Wealthy Theatre officially reaches fundraising goal
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 05-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
Last week, the Wege Foundation approved a grant request to complete the Wealthy Theatre Sustainabilty Campaign, which allows all construction and renovations to commence. Beautification work in the back parking lot begins immediately, Wilson says,...
Residents encouraged to take advantage of program that boosts energy efficiency in the home
by (Allison Arnold)
Submitted 01-11-2013 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids has extended the time for residents to participate in GR1K, an energy program that has helped hundred of Grand Rapids residents make their homes more energy efficient. For $99, program participants receive a...
Grand Rapids Urban League partners with DTE Energy to help residents save money on gas bills
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 11-21-2012 under NEWS
DTE Energy is working locally with the Grand Rapids Urban League to reach out to the GR community on their Free Home Energy Consultations (HEC). DTE launched their HEC program this year to work with their customers to save money on their energy...
Mayor wins Climate Protection Award for Grand Rapids
by (mcolborn)
Submitted 07-09-2012 under NEWS
Mayor George Heartwell’s heart for the people of Grand Rapids and his view that caring for the environment is a matter of morals catapulted the city to the top honor as 2012 US Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award Winner for...