Business Rebates for Past Projects
If you completed an energy efficiency project last year and you weren’t aware of our business rebates, it’s not too late! Typically, Energy Optimization rebate applications must be submitted within 30 days of a project’s completion. The Energy Optimization program will now accept applications for energy efficient qualifying products installed within the past 24 months. [...]
They Get Air Conditioning and More
After attending an energy seminar hosted by their electric co-op, Great Lakes Energy members Steven and Dawn Burks learned there’s an air conditioning system that can help lower their winter heating bills, too. When they built their new home near East Jordan in 2011, they had a 95 percent efficient propane furnace and an air-source [...]
Odawa Casino Resort Plays It Smart
If a casino finds energy waste risky, should other businesses take note? Over the last three years, Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey implemented nine energy efficiency projects—all of them through Great Lakes Energy and its Energy Optimization (EO) program. As a result, this business saves 3 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year—equivalent to removing 406 [...]
Alger Delta Helps Bay Cliff Save Energy, Reduce Costs
Donations can accomplish many things for great causes. And for Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, a large donation meant much-needed upgrades were possible. Bay Cliff’s electric bills were outrageous from the camp’s sodium lights and inefficient appliances, until Alger Delta Electric Cooperative came to the rescue. “We’ve got buildings that were built back [...]
Switch to Geothermal Pays Off
I recently met with Lester and Carol*, HomeWorks members from Clinton County, to talk about their experience with geothermal heating and cooling. Their geothermal system was installed just over four years ago. Lester and Carol were facing a bit of a dilemma. Their trusty fuel oil furnace was acting up after many years of service. [...]
5-Alarm Smokehouse: A Fresh Source For Quality Meats
Opened a year ago to offer custom deer processing, 5-Alarm Smokehouse & Custom Butchering has also grown quickly into a destination shop for quality meats. Owner Jeff Brown, a Fremont Township firefighter for over 20 years, opened 5-Alarm because he didn’t like the way his own game was being processed, with parts being mixed into [...]