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Greenlite COVID-19 Relief
Staff |
The COVID-19 Pandemic has presented significant challenges for program implementers across the Midwest and the world.
ameren interns videochat
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2021 brought another great year for the Inspiring Efficiency Awards. We had dozens of outstanding applicants working for energy efficiency in their communities.
electric vehicles charging
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As awareness and usage of electric vehicles (EVs) grows across the U.S., Minnesota has taken a strong stance towards becoming an EV leader in the Midwest.  With the recent
Pablo Davis Elder Living Center with solar rooftop
Maddie Wazowicz |
Built in 1999, Pablo Davis Elder Living Center was the first senior center in southwest Detroit. Owned and operated by the nonprofit organization Bridging Communities, the facility houses 80 under-resourced renters and has become a fixture in the community.
detroit by night
Alison Lindburg |
Summer is just getting into full swing, and across the country some communities are already roasting. Perhaps uncoincidentally, the process to adopt energy benchmarking policies is also heating up.
windmill farm
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Significant changes to our energy system are underway. Renewable energy, energy storage and other distributed energy resources are cost-competitive with traditional resources such as coal, natural gas and nuclear in certain states.
network-controlled lighting
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This blog is part of a series to show that while lighting projects may not be the low-hanging fruit of energy efficiency programs they once were, there are still energy savings for utility programs to be had.
Minnesota capitol building
Maddie Wazowicz |
Last week, the Minnesota legislature passed a major update to the state’s energy efficiency policy framework.
structural reno
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In interviews with Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) implementers and agencies, a key programmatic challenge cited was walkaway rates.
HVAC system on school rooftop
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MEEA is proud to announce a partnership with the Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) and Southwestern Community College (SWCC) to pilot a two-year apprenticeship for high school students.