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New Year’s Resolutions for Energy Efficiency

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023News

Here are some tips and tricks for setting goals for the new year—and keeping them.

Why You Need To Get Your Home Ready For Winter

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022News

Winters in most of the northern U.S. are no joke, and if you live in Michigan, your winters are second to few in severity. If that wasn’t enough incentive to do some annual winter home prep for energy efficiency and damage prevention, there’s the fact that both inflation and energy prices are near a 40-year high.

Save With Energy-Efficient Holiday Decorations

December 13, 2022December 19, 2022News

Whether you’re a prim, minimalist decorator or have that one house in the neighborhood whose colorful display can be seen from space, it makes sense to keep an eye on your energy bills.

From Our Board President—An Important Michigan Saves Update

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022News

On behalf of the board of directors, I am writing to inform you that President and CEO Mary Templeton, has announced her plan to retire from Michigan Saves in mid-2023.

Things to Know About National Energy Awareness Month

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022News

Did you know that October is National Energy Awareness Month? President George H.W. Bush instituted this campaign in 1991 in an effort to manage American energy resources more sustainably.

Celebrate National Energy Efficiency Day

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022News

You can celebrate the day, too, by making your home and lifestyle more energy efficient.

Cozy Up to Energy Efficiency This Fall

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022News

It’s finally here: the season of crunching leaves, football, and mania for all things pumpkin and spice. For many Americans, fall is the best time of the year—but it’s also a golden opportunity to prepare your home for the cold winter months.

Things To Know About Zero Emissions Day – September 21

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022News

Did you know that September 21 is Zero Emissions Day (and that September 22 is World Car-free Day)?

Water-efficient Bathrooms: Showerheads and Faucets

July 29, 2022August 19, 2022News

A tried-and-true method of water conservation is to take shorter showers. But if you want to linger under the hot water in the dead of winter or after a long day, there are other ways to make sure you’re wasting as little water as possible. One of the best ways to conserve water at any time of year is to install eco-upgraded showerheads and faucets in your bathrooms. 

Water-efficient Bathrooms: Toilets

July 5, 2022August 19, 2022News

When you think about conserving water and saving on water bills, you probably think in terms of using less water in sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers, and washing machines. Yet toilets account for almost 30 percent of the average home’s water usage.