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 [...]
HomeWorks Tri-County Holds Annual Legislative Breakfast
Both the Portland and Blanchard branches of HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative hosted their annual Legislative Update breakfasts again this year, Jan. 27-28. Sen. Judy Emmons, Sen. Mike Nofs, and Rep. Mike Callton were the featured speakers, giving employees an update on some of Michigan's current issues. “The legislative breakfast is a great way for employees [...]
Great Lakes Employees, CoBank Donate $21,119 to United Way
Great Lakes Energy (GLE) Cooperative employees, along with the help of CoBank, a cooperative lender, recently contributed $21,119 to local United Way agencies throughout the GLE service area. GLE employees participate annually in a United Way campaign by pledging money from their paychecks throughout the year. This year, employee contributions received a $5,000 boost from [...]
Team Midwest ‘Illuminates the Night’ in Adrian
The inaugural "Illuminate the Night" festival took place on Friday, February 6th in downtown Adrian. A section of South Main Street was closed to feature displays and performance art illuminated by light. The evening began with a light parade and featured a fire juggler, light projection on downtown buildings, music, illuminated art pieces and our [...]
Electric Co-ops Seek Teens for Youth Programs
If you know of a good teenager who would enjoy traveling and meeting other teens from Michigan and other states, tell them about the fun youth programs sponsored by Michigan’s nine electric co-ops. He or she could even be selected to participate in a free trip to Washington, D.C.! It’s not too late for teens [...]