An assessment of where we are now

By:  Brindley Byrd

This summer has surely seen significant signs of warning about our future energy policy.  DTE Energy's St. Clair Power Plant exploded into flames on August 11th.  On August 17th, DTE announced their Commercial & Industrial Energy Optimization program will no longer be issuing rebates for electric projects.   Consumers Energy put their C&I electric programs on waitlist back in May.  And Michigan's Legislature again foundered in a stalemate on a comprehensive energy package in the Senate before they took their early Fall recess.  

What this means as that at the very moment when Michigan is wrestling with our energy future and almost every stakeholder in the energy debate advocates for energy efficiency, Michigan is not saving the electricity it could because the two largest electric savings generators have been shut down.  

Why aren't these programs issuing rebates right now?  

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Register for MEECA's 2016 Annual Meeting

Nominations are open to serve on the 2016/2017 MEECA Board of Directors.  This esteemed board gives members the reins of one of Michigan's most exciting trade-associations.  Deeply involved in Michigan's energy debate and focused on expanding Michigan's Integrated Energy Efficiency Industry, MEEECA board members have the opportunity to shape an industry. 

Nominations accepted until our 2016 Annual Meeting.  Nominations or questions can be sent to Amanda Godward, President of Ecotelligient Homes and serving as MEECA's 2016 Nominating Committee Chair.   

Plan to attend MEECA's 2016 Annual Meeting of the members and find out who will be the new leaders of this Association and hear what our future holds.
  

Each year, according to our bylaws, we hold an Annual Meeting of the Members to elect a new board of directors.  This year, is no exception.  

These new leaders will have a front row seat on Michigan's energy efficiency industry and influence what our future energy policy really will be.  

Come spend some time to hear the Association's accomplishments, meet the men and women that have lead this fine Association and welcome MEECA's new board of directors.   

We have arranged for folks to order drinks and food from Brighton Bar & Grill's excellent menu.  

Must Be a MEECA Member to Attend. 

There is no cost to attend!  Parking available throughout downtown Brighton.

 

As part of National Energy Awareness Month, help promote the first annual Energy Efficiency Day (October 5, 2016) and join thousands of organizations, companies, and individuals nationwide applauding the vital and wide-ranging contributions energy-saving programs and policies have made and continue to make in the U.S. Research has indicated that ramping up energy efficiency could spare the country from having to build 487 large power plants over the next 14 years. Already, energy efficiency has prevented the need for 313 large plants since 1990.

Download complete Energy Efficiency Day Tool Kit Here