Midwest Energy Brings Reality to Life for Area Students
Nearly 300 high school students from across southwest Michigan got a dose of reality on Feb. 27 as Midwest Energy Cooperative and Southwestern Michigan College teamed up for "It’s Reality," an interactive personal financial management exercise for high school students. The half-day program offered a practical, hands-on experience designed to teach students about budgeting and [...]
MECA/Wolverine Meetings, Symposium Set for March 30-April 1
Michigan electric co-ops will gather in Grand Rapids, March 30-April 2, for director training, the MECA and Wolverine Power Cooperative annual meetings, and the Power Supply Symposium. Events kickoff on March 30 at Noon with NRECA’s newest Board Leadership Course (BLC) on “Board Succession Planning.” The MECA annual and board of directors meetings will be [...]
Energy Policy Reform Heats Up, Governor Proposes New Agency
Hearings and talk about possible energy policy reform have begun in the Michigan Legislature, with a major energy policy address expected from Gov. Rick Snyder this month. In his January 2015 State of the State address, Snyder said he will put a strong focus on cleaner energy. “If we don’t have new policies in place [...]
Cloverland Gains Ground for Fair U.P. Energy Deal, Concerns Remain
Cloverland's SSR Payments have been reduced from $24 million to $4 million. The battle Cloverland Electric Cooperative is leading to make sure U.P. residents get a fair energy deal is making great strides- but concerns still remain on the bargaining table. Cloverland members don’t receive any electricity from the Presque Isle Power Plant (PIPP), but [...]
MECA Seeks Energy Efficiency Grant To Help Farmers
The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) is applying for a $100,000 Rural Energy for America Program grant that would reduce the cost of agricultural and farm energy audits. The grant is available through the Rural Development section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the audits would be offered through Michigan State University’s Michigan [...]
Time To Submit Good Neighbor, Community Service Award Entries
It’s time to submit entries for MECA’s two Good Neighbor Watch awards that recognize outstanding co-op employees for their contributions and commitment to the co-op principle of “Concern for Community.” The Co-op Community Service Award recognizes outstanding co-op employees for their volunteer service and commitment to the principle of “Concern for Community.” Much of the [...]