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With proper design, agriculture and solar energy can be mutually beneficial

Published on January 8, 2020
Gould explains how a proper design that corresponds with agriculture and solar energy can be beneficial and how to achieve these benefits.
Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp goes solar

Published on December 20, 2019
Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp participants gain knowledge and hands-on experience in the area of solar energy.
MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan

Published on November 18, 2019
The National Science Foundation awarded Michigan State University close to $1 million over the next five years to study renewable energy options and adoption in tribal and non-tribal communities.
Wood chip heat

Published on November 12, 2019
As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel.
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community
Become a Michigan Master Naturalist

Published on April 1, 2019
Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity.
Incentives aid greenhouses and nurseries in implementing energy efficiency practices

Published on October 12, 2018
USDA Rural Development REAP application due soon!
Making wise renewable energy and energy conservation investment decisions

Published on September 14, 2018
Web-based educational resources available to farmers.
Planning and Zoning for solar developments training partnership between MSU Extension, Michigan Energy Office

Published on September 5, 2018
As prices continue to fall more and more people are interested in the economics of solar power.
Home heating thoughts

Published on July 9, 2018
Home heating may not be on everyone’s mind during the summer months, unless getting through the last winter was a nail-biter. For many residences and small businesses, wood pellets are the cheapest alternative.