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• Youth explore solar energy

  Published on December 28, 2016
  Youth can explore solar energy at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs.

• Youth explore wind energy

  Published on December 28, 2016
  Youth can explore wind energy at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs.

• Improving indoor air quality

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Closing up your house during the cold winter months should not mean closing in a number of air quality pollutants.

• Wood-based thermal energy is the key to producing sustainable and renewable heat

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Now that the winter solstice is around the corner, we’re all aware of the need to heat our living, shopping and working spaces. The lake states have a huge and increasing wood inventory, tremendous untapped potential for producing renewable heat.

• Ozone Action Days still possible

  Published on August 10, 2016
  While summer is winding down, predicted weather conditions may bring several additional Ozone Action Days before it officially ends.

• International partners in tourism fund e-toolkit to reduce energy consumption in hotel industry

  Published on August 3, 2016
  European tourism sector addresses climate change through nearly-Zero Energy initiative using 16 hotels across the EU as leading examples.

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  5 facts related to affordable and clean energy

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Youth can take action as engaged global citizens to help ensure that people everywhere have access to energy by learning about Goal 7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Michigan Farm Energy Program

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A certified farm energy audit can show farmers ways to become more energy efficient, and save money.

• A gloomy El Nino period for solar energy

  Published on May 24, 2016
  El Niño causing lower production in solar energy systems on farms.

• Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farmer impact

  Published on May 23, 2016
  Farmer attendees report conference boosted confidence in choosing renewable energy technologies.