…they also manage it, put it to good use, and stretch it so that missions are met and customers are served. That sentiment came into full focus today when our president and CEO, Mary Templeton, was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of Michigan’s most influential women in finance. The accolade is an incredible […]
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Michigan Saves, a nonprofit green bank dedicated to making energy improvements easy and affordable, has surpassed a major milestone by recently financing more than $100 million in energy-efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Founded in 2009, Michigan Saves has now served more than 15,000 residents around the state.
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The expression “the third time’s a charm” certainly proved true for Michigan Saves’ unique incentive program, which rewards contractors who complete 24 or more loans in the last six months of a given year with parties to enjoy cold beer and spicy wings. In 2016 — the third year of the Beer and Wings contest — the number of winners doubled.
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If Oscars were given out for energy waste reduction, Michigan Saves would play the role of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — working diligently behind the scenes to identify energy champions and reward them for their extraordinary efforts. In January, however, the organization was forced out of its comfortable backstage reality and into the spotlight when it was given an Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA).
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Although facts and figures tell the story of Michigan Saves’ extensive efforts to improve energy efficiency in the state, we couldn’t do what we do without the talented and dedicated people who lead the organization. To that end, we’d like to introduce you – our readers – to the Michigan Saves board members. This time, Smart Energy features Thom Phillips, a sustainable-building specialist with Habitat for Humanity.
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What do self-parking cars, smart phones and luggage with wheels have in common? They are all things that make our lives easier. And, while Michigan Saves isn’t revolutionizing energy efficiency in quite the same way these inventions have transformed transit, communication and travel, it’s always looking for new ways to simplify the energy improvement financing process, especially for contractors.
Read MoreWelcome to our annual year in review. With 2016 behind us, we take this time to reflect on our accomplishments, thank our partners and supporters and set our sights on new horizons. It’s always a contemplative time for the Michigan Saves team. As I enter my fourth year as executive director, I can’t help but be inspired by how far this organization has come and how much we’ve been able to achieve with your help.
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Ever wonder how much energy and money Michigan Saves’ programs are actually saving? The 2016 numbers are in, and the results are impressive!
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A toolbox. To most of us it’s just a case for toting hammers and nails — whatever tools we need to repair our homes, offices or cars. To Michigan Saves, however, it’s a term used frequently to describe the exceptional collection of initiatives, incentives and financing options the organization has put together to help homeowners make easy and affordable energy-efficiency upgrades.
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In 2016, Michigan Saves’ business, multifamily and public sector energy financing programs funded an impressive $7.6 million worth of energy-efficiency and renewable energy improvements in the commercial sector. How did they do it? Two words — more choices.
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