There is a free seminar Aug. 3 on renewable energy in Waterford. The seminar, called "Energy 101: Energy & Renewables for Local Government" is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center in Waterford. To register go here.

This session is part of the Oakland County Sustainable Community Seminar Series.

Two other sessions are planned for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 in Oakland County. Those sessions will be on the Sustainable Sites Initiative and local food resources in Oakland County.

Having sustainable communities with green initiatives is one of eight assets the Michigan Municipal League has identified as making vibrant communities in its Center for 21st Century Communities effort. Click on these links for more information about the eight assets and green initiatives.

Matt Bach is communications director for the Michigan Municipal League. He can be reached at (734) 669-6317 or mbach@mml.org.

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