It’s fascinating to watch energy efficiency projects evolve and really understand the factors that initiate them. Quite often energy efficiency is never even on the corporate radar. Energy efficiency is often an unexpected side effect of a desire to dramatically reduce costs! A project that EAG ... Read More »
Attend PACE presentation Sept. 9 in Grand Rapids
Learn about Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing at a free panel discussion, “Keeping PACE with Energy Efficiency in Michigan,” Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand ... Read More »
A Sneak Peak at Where the Michigan PACE Market is Going
By Andy Levin EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest blog post first published by Andy Levin, President, Lean & Green Michigan, Michigan's Statewide Clean Energy Financing Marketplace. This is a moment of tremendous energy - pun intended. We are literally watching a whole new financing ... Read More »
Energy Efficiency – The PACE Paradigm Shift
“We are in the midst of a paradigm shift in this nation, but like most changes, it will take a considerable time.” Scott Ringlein, EAG CEO Over 98% of all major energy efficiency proposals, including large renewable energy projects, never leave the drawing board due to the traditional barriers ... Read More »
An Invisible Resource – Recycling Waste Heat
Industrial chimney stacks typically disgorge a large volume of waste heat that can now be captured, recycled and put to use in a wide variety of creative ways. The heat that rises out of industrial buildings has already been paid for during the initial application (heat for the building, water or ... Read More »
PACE – Why wouldn’t we do this?
When people learn about Property Assessed Clean Energy, more commonly called PACE, the most common response is “Why wouldn’t we do it?” That was the response made by Kalamazoo County commissioner Dale Shugars after listening to a proposal for the adoption of PACE earlier this year. The answer to ... Read More »
The Number One Barrier to Energy Efficiency Projects
A commercial energy efficiency project can save vast amounts of money in the long run but often requires significant capital to launch! The number one reason energy efficiency projects never get started is the lack of access to adequate financing! Energy Efficiency Projects Require Unique ... Read More »
EAG developing Roostertail PACE project
The Energy Alliance Group of Michigan has entered into a contract with the Roostertail, Detroit’s premier waterfront entertainment facility, to develop a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) energy efficiency and facility improvement project for the venue. PACE financing of the Roostertail project ... Read More »
Sustainability Event Highlights the Appeal of PACE!
The exhibit area was a mass of slow moving people as they worked their way from booth to booth learning about all the latest resources for sustainability. The event, dubbed Greening the Office, was sponsored by the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. On display were a variety of green cleaning ... Read More »
Who Makes the Decision to Save Energy at Your Company ?
It’s very interesting to watch how the decision to save energy is made in various business settings. Getting someone to make that decision, plus the challenges of implementation, are two key factors why 30% of the energy used in businesses is typically wasted! This past week the Energy Alliance ... Read More »