Partner Organization Events & Announcements
Consumers Energy Starts New Era for Renewable Energy in Michigan with Approval of Clean Energy Plan
JACKSON, MI — Consumers Energy on June 7, 2019 received approval from state regulators for its Clean Energy Plan, ushering in a new era for renewable energy in Michigan. The Clean Energy Plan…
Read MoreUSGBC-WM in the Community: Where We Live, Learn, & Labor Matter
This year’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration was hosted by the Committee to Honor Cėsar E. Chávez on Friday, May 4th at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Proceeds went to…
Read MoreUSGBC Platinum Partner, Nichols Talks the Talk & Walks the Walk
Founded in 1936, Nichols is one of the largest independently owned paper, packaging and sanitary supply distributors in the Great Lakes region. We are headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan and…
Read MorePorous Pave: Permeable Pavement Solution for a Rooftop Patio
West Michigan Symphony Completes its Green Roof with a Unique Porous Pave Patio The West Michigan Symphony, the professional orchestra in Muskegon, Mich., has been part of the area’s cultural…
Read MoreChapter member converges in San Diego to help launch ADVANCE
Katrina Reed, CIT, LEED Green Associate, is a member of USGBC’s Emerging Professionals National Committee and a member of the USGBC West Michigan Chapter. Recently, she attended USGBC’s Convergence in…
Read MoreWMU Living Building Design Competition – Cash Prizes
The Office for Sustainability at Western Michigan University is hosting a collaborative student, community, and industry design challenge for multidisciplinary teams across southwest Michigan. The goal of the challenge is…
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