Michigan Green Communities 2012 Conference

Friday, November 2
Christman Building
208 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933

Recaps and Resources

Curious what your peers are doing to implement sustainable practices in their communities? Need help in avoiding the hidden hurdles and pitfalls along the way?

Recently, an enthusiastic gathering of municipal staffers and others representing over 40 local governments and universities took part in a special full-day conference in Lansing to learn more about sustainability work throughout Michigan, sponsored by the MDEQ Office of Environmental Assistance.

In fact, we believe the issue is so important, we wanted to share some of the highlights and key resources provided at the event. The whole point is sharing information and ideas among those who are leading the way toward a greener future for Michigan. To participate in the network, sign up for the Green Communities Challenge.

PowerPoint Presentations (PDF)

Single Stream Recycling: An Investment in Communities, Economy, and Environment
Michael Csapo, Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County

A Toolkit for Collaborative Local Community Sustainability Planning
Joel Howrani-Heeres, SEMREO

Public-Private Partnerships in Sustainable Financing Programs
Terri Schroeder, Michigan Saves

Energy Management Planning Frameworks
Jacob Corvidae, SEMREO

Common Sense Green Revitalization
Dave Richardson, Lindhout Associates
Nate Geinzer, City of Farmington Hills

Plug-in Ready Michigan
Shawn Keenan, City of Auburn Hills
Brett Sciotto and Heather Seyfarth, Clean Energy Coalition

Lowering the Installed Cost/Watt for Renewable Energy Applications in Green Communities
Mark H. Clevey, Michigan Energy Office
Lindsey Zion, Saginaw Future

For more information, contact:

Luke Forrest
Program Coordinator
Michigan Municipal League
lforrest@mml.org
734.669.6323

Jamie Kidwell
Midwest Regional Sustainability Network Coordinator
jkidwell@a2gov.org
734-794-6430 x 43720