How the City Makes Decisions
Understanding how the city makes decisions is an integral part of policy and program development. Join Alison Waske Sutter, Sustainability and Performance Management Officer for the City of Grand Rapids as she discusses how sustainability fits into the strategic plan, historical sustainability efforts, environmental justice initiatives, and municipal goal achievements. This webinar is part of…
NEW City of Grand Rapids Community-wide GHG Inventory
Description: Join this important webinar to review the new Grand Rapids Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory results. This Inventory measures emissions for the following sectors and also measures performance against a 2008 inventory created by FTCH. Transportation and mobile sources Residential energy Commercial energy Solid waste Water and wastewater Industrial energy This Inventory will inform emissions…
Beyond Homes: Phius Passive Building Certification for your Business
Description “Zero is the goal, Phius is the means.” Passive House Institute US (Phius) originated in the US and Canada in the ‘70’s, was enhanced in Germany in the ’90’s, and reinvigorated in the US in 2003 when Katrin Klingenberg designed and completed the first home to meet passive house standards in the United States.…
2022 Annual Party & Leadership Awards
The Ballroom at CityFlatsHotel 83 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan invites our friends, members, and stakeholders to revel in all that was accomplished in 2022 at the Annual Party & Leadership Awards on December 8, 2022. This celebratory event will be held at the LEED-certified CityFlatsHotel in the Ballroom. The night will feature dinner, a keynote address,…
Occupancy-Based Strategic Energy Management Webinar
Occupancy-Based Strategic Energy Management Webinar With Consumers Energy and Waypoint Energy Panelist: Brian Keller, Manager at Waypoint Energy Intro: We would like to invite you to join the Consumers Energy Occupancy-Based Strategic Energy Management (OB SEM) team as they discuss methods of saving energy in your office and retail spaces. Employees that used to work in…
The Future of LEED & the Local Perspective
Panelists: Lana Crouse - Regional Director, U.S. Market Transformation & Development, U.S. Green Building Council Matthew Hollander - President, Hollander Development Description: For almost 15 years, LEED has been a pillar of the green building movement. The rating system has evolved over the years to “meet the needs of an incredibly wide and diverse audience,…
2023 Michigan Energy Summit
JW Marriott 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWhen: April 18, 2023 / 8:30AM – 5:00PM Where: JW Marriott, Grand Rapids, Michigan The Michigan Energy Summit is the premier energy conference of the year. With industry experts discussing the future of clean energy in Michigan, you will hear about the latest technologies, innovations, financing, and…
Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast
Zero Net Energy Center 1358 Abbott Street, Detroit, Michigan, United StatesJoin us for the second annual Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast while we honor Detroit building owners and managers for reducing energy consumption in their building(s). Come enjoy a hot breakfast and network with our competitors, business, and industry professionals. Enjoy visiting the trade show tables and listening to our special guest speakers - to…
Grand Rapids 2030 District’s Grand River Cleanup Team
Join the Grand Rapids 2030 District's team as we clean up Plaster Creek near Brookside Elementary on Madison and Alger as a part of the Mayor's Grand River Cleanup! When: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Where: Meet at KROC Center Campus Grand Rapids, 2500 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Time: 9:30am - 11:30pm We…
WEBINAR – Electrical Vehicle 101: All the Basic EV and Charging Info You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION Join the Michigan 2030 Districts for a webinar covering the latest industry news on EVs and EV charging stations for the workplace and commercial buildings. We will hear from guest speakers with SEEL, Michigan Clean Cities, and Empower Workplace Charging. TAKEAWAYS How to enable a more equitable transition for workplace EV charging stations Overview…
2023 Annual Party & Leadership Awards Ceremony
The Ballroom at CityFlatsHotel 83 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan invites our friends, members, and stakeholders to revel in all that was accomplished in 2023 at the Annual Party & Leadership Awards on December 5, 2023. This celebratory event will be held at the LEED-certified CityFlatsHotel in the Ballroom. The night will feature dinner, a keynote address,…
LeadersConnect Presents Leadership in the Environmental Sector
Location: 2501 Jackson Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48103 LeadersConnect is hosting an event focused on Leadership in the Environmental Sector, featuring Phil Roos, Dunrie Greiling and Tim Dekker. Phil Roos is the head of a dedicated team within the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge and experience…