HomeWorks To Dedicate Solar Garden April 22
HomeWorks Tri-County will hold an open house dedication of their new Community Solar Garden on April 22 (Earth Day), at 11 a.m. The solar array has a total of 76 panels generating about 20.9 kW at peak (visit homeworks.org for more details), and is located in front of the co-op’s Portland Operations Center at 7973 [...]
Cloverland Takes to the Ice for Charity
Cloverland Electric Co-op employees took to the ice March 27 in a fundraiser for Hospice of the Eastern U.P. Goals were earned, and “fun” goals were bought. “Together, we raised nearly $700,” says Wendy Malaska, communications & marketing director.
Michigan Energy Conference Announced
The annual Michigan Energy Providers Conference will be held July 30 – Aug 1 at Boyne Mountain Resort (Boyne Falls). Key topics will include state energy policy, political updates, MPSC overviews, cyber security, sustainability, an election year analysis, and networking opportunities. Recreational activities are also being planned, and participants are encouraged to bring their families. [...]
MECA Testifies Before Senate on Renewables & Energy Optimization
Energy reform hearings are underway in the Michigan Legislature, and MECA staff testified in March on behalf of its member electric co-ops. Craig Borr, MECA CEO, and Art Thayer, energy efficiency programs director, testified before the Senate Energy & Technology Committee on Michigan’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and Energy Optimization (EO) initiatives. Both topics were [...]
MECA Offers New ‘Co-op Community Service Award
As part of its Good Neighbor Watch program, MECA is offering a new Co-op Community Service Award that recognizes outstanding co-op employees for their volunteer service and commitment to the principle of “Concern for Community.” Much of the co-ops’ long history in providing outstanding community leadership is accomplished through employee efforts. The award is offered in addition [...]
HomeWorks Installs First Solar Panel
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Co-op has installed the first panel in their new Community Solar Garden, located next to their Portland office. “We already have 25 people signed up for the two informational meetings being held on March 18 (Portland) and 19 (Blanchard) and we have an additional list of members interested in a solar panel,” [...]