Project Description: Install the County's first renewable energy project: 20kW of made-in-MI solar energy installations on the roof of the Pinecrest Residential Facility. Highlight the installations as a demonstration of MI's solar industry, including sharing data.

EECBG Funding: $189,000

Project Description: Install solar panels, outdoor LED lighting, building envelope improvements and other cost-effective measures to reduce energy consumption by 20%. Community Outreach will be used to educate Eaton County residents on ways to reduce home energy use.

EECBG Funding: $420,000

Total Budget: 439,000

Project Description: Obtain energy audits and retrofits for township buildings and demonstrate LED and solar lighting.  Amend Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance to increase non-motorized and public transport and LEED new construction.

EECBG Funding: $75,000

Total Budget: $126,000

Project Description: Purchase photocells for the City Hall and Library and insulate the historic City Hall and bolster the commercial recycling program to increase participation from 24% to 70%.

EECBG Funding: $77,000

Total Budget: $120,000

Project Description: Install solar hot water in the Cass County Jail and animal control facilities. Install a new boiler in the jail.

EECBG Funding: $182,000