September 2015

Michigan Sustainable Winegrape Program

The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, with a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, contracted with 5 Lakes Energy to explore a sustainability program for Michigan’s grape growing and wine industry.  Guided by a steering committee comprised of industry members, university partners and council members, 5 Lakes completed a feasibility study that offers a …

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Michigan lawmakers, utilities attempt to settle value of solar debate

WRITTEN BYAndy Balaskovitz PHOTO BY Solar Decathlon / Creative Commons After a variety of stakeholders — from utilities to environmental groups — spent the past year and a half trying unsuccessfully to reach consensus in Michigan over the value of solar energy, some Republican lawmakers are looking to end that debate themselves. In December 2013, the …

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Congratulations to Winners of 2015 Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards!

From all of us at 5 Lakes Energy, we wanted to extend our congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards! Best Project: Commercial (Private) – Marquette Food Co-op Best Project: Public – Roseville Community Schools Best Project: Residential – Mike and Jackie Miller (work completed by Amanda Godward at Ecotelligent Homes) …

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