Michigan Energy Options

For more than 30 years, Michigan Energy Options (formerly Urban and Northern Options) has helped more than a million people in our state conserve energy, save money, adopt renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gases and lead more sustainable lives. We are a team of diverse expertise: PhD, MBA, LEED accredited, HERS and BPI trained, licensed contractors, seasoned environmental and energy experts, project and financial managers – and practitioners for a greener Michigan.

News

We All Shine On!

MEO got a technological upgrade this winter with the installation of five new solar panels (1.2 kW total) at our East Lansing Demonstration Center. (We've had a 2 kW solar roof since 1998). These new panels utilize state of the art solar electric technology with plug-and-play microinverters...

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Green Communities Workshop

Join Northern Michigan Green Communities Regional Workshop on February 16  Sustainable communities are the focus of this half-day workshop to be held at Northwestern Michigan College's University Center Campus on Thursday, February 16, in Traverse City.  Learn about current projects in your region and explore ways to bring projects to your area.

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MPSC commissioner comments about Low Income Energy Efficiency Fund 2011

LIEEF provides $90 milion annual funding for energy efficiency in Michigan. Michigan Energy Options has run LIEEF programs....

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Is Michigan Ready for a Smart Grid?

Check out the Michigan Public Service Commission's new report on Smart Grid. Michigan Energy Options was one of the collaborative members on this report.   Is Michigan Ready to meet the challenges that we will face tomorrow with our Energy Infrastructure?

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Seeking LEED Certification

In 2011, Michigan Energy Options is seeking LEED* Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) certification for its State Energy Demonstration Center...

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Have Questions About Your Energy Bills

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is the state agency responsible forregulating electric and natural gas utilities, as well as certain services of telephone, cable...

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