Category: News

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.

How to Abate or Remediate Lead in Your Home

June 15, 2022January 30, 2024News

If you live in an older home or neighborhood and have recently discovered lead in your paint, soil, plumbing, or elsewhere, it’s wise to work toward lead remediation or abatement as soon as possible.

The Health Risks of Lead in Your Home

June 1, 2022January 30, 2024News

Most people think of their homes as the safest place they can be. However, if you live in an older house, apartment building, or neighborhood, there may be sources of excessive lead in and around your living space that can cause lead poisoning.

Michigan Saves Launches New Financing Program for Lead Abatement

May 17, 2022January 30, 2024News

Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, announced today the launch of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund – a $2 million fund to leverage private capital to abate lead-based paint hazards in single-family homes and single-family income properties.

$2.5 Million Available to Finance Green Energy Updates for Detroit Residents, Nonprofits

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022News

A new loan program from Michigan Saves will help low- to moderate-income Detroiters and nonprofit organizations more easily access financing to update buildings and electrical systems to greener, cleaner and more cost-effective technologies. The new loan program will launch on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Request for Proposals: Video Production Company

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022News

Michigan Saves seeks a professional, innovative video production company with demonstrated capabilities to produce a series of videos that showcase our organization’s value and services. Please submit responses by 5:00 PM EST on February 23, 2022.