USGBC West Michigan

Join the Grand Rapids 2030 District’s team as we clean up Plaster Creek near Brookside Elementary on Madison and Alger as a part of the Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup! Learn more & register: usgbcwm.org/blog/event/gra…

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend! Read this article by Alliance to Save Energy to find out how you can save energy and cost as you prepare for the festivities! conta.cc/3NQOvdn

Share your opinion on GR's first climate action & adaptation plan.

Wishing you peace and a Happy Juneteenth from USGBC West Michigan. Scroll to see ways that you can celebrate, learn, and support in our community.

Eco Poetry Expression in the park on June 22! Join and enjoy friendly faces, hear amazing spoken word, and taste great food! This event is hosted by a multitude of local Grand Rapids organizations.

@elementalexcel We are so excited to be working with Hannah through the Elemental Excelerator EDICT Summer Internship Program!

Welcome Hannah!! Hannah is our Data Management & Research Intern. She is interning with us through the Elemental Excelerator EDICT Summer Internship Program. She is passionate about creating solutions to climate change through the lens of environmental justice and equity.

@elementalexcel Dear interns, don't be afraid to admit there's something you don't know. Put yourself in situations where you can learn, grow, and embrace your passions! You never know what you might gain! #dearintern

We're so excited to have our NEW Data Management and Research Intern, Hannah, on our team! Keep an eye out for an introduction post this afternoon!

Less than one week until the Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast! Come celebrate the 2022 Biggest Losers and hear from building owners and managers about their emissions reductions and energy savings. Learn more & purchase tickets: michiganbattleofthebuildings.org/detroit

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to our Program Manager, Kayla Snyder!! Kayla has brought a passion for energy reduction & sustainable initiatives & programs to our org & has been an integral part of our growth. We have loved having Kayla on our team this past year and can't wait more!!

We hope that everyone had a safe and nice Memorial Day and holiday weekend. We are back in the office and appreciating the long weekend and wonderful weather spent with loved ones!

Check out the latest grant opportunities before they are gone on our new Funding Opportunities page on our website! We want to be sure you are aware of the opportunities as they become available. Learn more: conta.cc/3WD3NVT

Join the Michigan Geothermal Energy Association at the Lansing Community College West Campus for their Annual Geothermal Conference to learn from leaders in the industry, attend breakout sessions, hear from the MGEA President, and more! Learn more here: conta.cc/3Mb8KQV

USGBC’s East North Central Region is seeking nominations for exemplary LEED projects from our region. These Leadership Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the realm of green building. Completed nomination forms are due by May 31. Learn more: conta.cc/3LEUOhT

The inaugural GR Roll will take place Monday 5/8 at 7pm and will meet at Sixth Street Park! The purpose of the Roll is to connect and cultivate community - all ages and biking abilities are welcome. Visit their Facebook page to learn more: facebook.com/GrandRapidsRoll

Congratulations to Red E on being awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition in the EV Infrastructure Category, nominated by DTE Energy. Read full story: michiganbattleofthebuildings.org/mes2023/ #michiganbattleofthebuildings #mes2023

Congratulations to the City of Gaylord on being awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition in the EV Infrastructure Category, nominated by Consumers Energy. Read full story: michiganbattleofthebuildings.org/mes2023/ #michiganbattleofthebuildings #mes2023

Congratulations to the State of MI Jerome T. Hart Building on being awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition in the Water Category, with a 66.27% reduction. Read full story: michiganbattleofthebuildings.org/mes2023/ #michiganbattleofthebuildings #mes2023

Congratulations to the Samaritan Center on being awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition in the Other Category, with a 12.78% reduction. Read their full story at michiganbattleofthebuildings.org/mes2023/ #michiganbattleofthebuildings #mes2023