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MEEA Policy Insider - November 2021

The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives. In this issue: COVID-19 Update Webinars State Updates: IL / IN / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / OH / WI Federal Update New Resources…

MEEA Policy Insider - January 2020

The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives. In this issue: Policy Webinar: 2020 Midwest Energy Efficiency Spotlight Policy Webinar Recording: Energy Efficiency in the Midwest…

BOC Graduate Highlight: Scott Davis, State of Michigan

Scott Davis is a Facility Supervisor for Michigan’s State Facilities Administration (SFA) Building Operations Division. He is responsible for multiple large facilities located at the State Secondary Complex in Dimondale, Michigan. The complex consists of 13 facilities totaling approximately 2.5…

Michigan Building Operators Face Off in Battle of the Buildings

The USGBC West Michigan Chapter hosted the Earth Day Energy Summit and awards ceremony for participants in the 2014 Battle of the Buildings contest. This EPA-derived challenge is a friendly competition where commercial building owners and operators strive to reduce their carbon footprint…

MEEA Policy Insider - September 2021

The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives. In this issue: COVID-19 Update State Updates: IL / IN / IA / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / NE / OH / WI Federal Update New Resources…

MEEA Policy Insider - December 2021

The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives. In this issue: COVID-19 Update Webinars State Updates: IL / IN / IA / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / OH / WI Federal Update New…

MEEA Policy Insider - October 2021

The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives. In this issue: COVID-19 Update Webinars State Updates: IL / IN / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / OH / WI Federal Update New Resources…

Report: Changes Needed To Lower Energy Costs For The Low-Income

High energy costs for lower income families can create a sharp inability to pay and can also lead to negative health outcomes, a study released Thursday by a policy organization stated. It also issued calls for steps to provide further assistance to households to meet their needs and reduce…

Polls Predicted a Red Wave, But What About a Green Wave? EE Policy Implications from the 2022 Midterm Elections

With another election in the books, the Midwest political landscape looks a little bit different. Much of the attention this legislative season was focused on who would control the US Senate and House of Representatives, but with nine Governors races and thousands of state legislative seats in MEEA…

Groups Seek EV Readiness, Other Provisions Within Building Code

Several groups in a letter to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs asked for it to adopt an international set of standards for energy conservation for the building of homes and commercial buildings, touting estimated savings on utility billing and for electric vehicle charging at…