You already know that buying energy efficient appliances is a smart investment for both the environment and your wallet. When you’re ready to buy, knowing the best time to make your move can save you a serious chunk of change.
Read More
Michigan Saves CEO Chanell Scott Contreras speaks about the meaningful work she is leading at the nation’s first nonprofit green bank.
Read More
When you’re shopping for home appliances, taking various labels and certifications into account in your purchase decision process can be overwhelming. However, one label stands out for its significance in energy efficiency: the ENERGY STAR label.
Read More
Understanding the information on your utility bills can be a powerful tool in reducing energy costs for your home or business. Here’s how to use your utility bill breakdown to get started.
Read More
Whether you’ve just moved into your first home as an independent adult or are a longtime homeowner, it’s no secret that energy bills can be tough to decipher sometimes, particularly if you live in a state with special energy considerations, like Michigan. Do you really know what you’re paying for?
Read More
Major contributions to energy sciences have been made by Black inventors like David Crosthwait, who created an improved boiler system and thermostat control, among many other achievements. In fact, you can think of him as the father of modern HVAC systems.
Read More
Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, today announced it will now offer a 50/50 cost-sharing incentive through its Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund (Lead Fund).
Read More
During Black History Month and every month, it’s important to recognize the contributions that Black American inventors like Louis W. Roberts have made to the evolution of technology. Roberts specialized in the study of microwaves (the physics phenomenon, not the oven) and related fields and applied them to aircraft and spacecraft technology, among other things.
Read More
Because water heaters account for about 18 percent of your home’s energy use—and given that we use more hot water in cold weather—it’s well worth taking steps to improve the efficiency of your unit this winter.
Read More
Michigan Saves is seeking a qualified vendor to originate and service loans with capital provided by Michigan Saves.
Read More