It’s a universal truth: we all have clothes and clothes get dirty. The truth is you could switch to a heat pump dryer (but they are super duper expensive).
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Just some great news today on climate change work relating to orphan wells, which didn't even cost Michigan taxpayers a dime.
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Piggybacking off Monday's EGLE-related content, the Michigan Green Communities Challenge is now open. This initiative directly supports the MI Healthy Climate Plan, and it is sponsored by EGLE.
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Michiganders, check out the latest MI Healthy Climate Plan report card; an annual update from EGLE on the clean energy transition.
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Of course it's an acronym, because everything is an acronym in building science. PDRC stands for passive daytime radiative cooling. 🏡
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If your AC dies before your furnace, or it might die soon because it's 10-15+ years old, pay attention! This is the easy way to switch to a heat pump, increasing comfort and lowering your carbon footprint.
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Let's discuss the new Michigan renewable siting law.
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I don't think I've said hello in a while (or ever?). So I wanted to just write a few words about who I am and what Green Projects Group does.
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After being in residential and commercial energy efficiency for nearly a decade now, indoor air quality was not on my radar until the recent brouhaha over gas stove (so sorry to IAQ fans!). I've recently changed my tune after I finally got an air quality monitor!
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The forthcoming Michigan IRA funds for electrification projects will potentially drop in October of 2024. They will have some income-based qualifiers. A lot of ink has been spilled on the dollar amounts available, but first, we'd better figure out if you're even eligible based on your income, right!?
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I tend to write blogs that are “thinky.” Blogs that explain an issue, provide context, and explore nuance. Actually I just wrote a blog about this liminal feeling regarding the transition to solar in Michigan. This format feels safer than saying a big, optimistic thing with a big, shameless grin.
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More than a few months ago, my marketing team took me at my word when I said I wanted to include something about energy justice on our website. One day it just showed up on the homepage! I was pleased but also a little embarrassed. Here’s why.
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By harnessing the power of the sun, homeowners can enjoy a range of benefits, including long-term cost savings, energy independence, increased property value, and environmental sustainability. With advancing technology and supportive policies, the future of residential solar energy looks brighter than ever.
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Heat pump water heaters or, HPWH's as we’ll be calling them, use refrigerants to move heat from the surrounding air into water, rather than creating heat through the use of electricity or gas. Sound complicated? It’s not really! Think about it like this… HPWH’s move heat instead of creating heat.
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Improving your home's building envelope means that less energy is needed (gas and/or electric) to maintain a comfortable temperature, resulting in lower energy bills and less energy waste. Weatherization is often a necessary prerequisite to cost-effective electrification.
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In this “letter” to you, Nate discusses advocacy, action-taking, and green careers. I hope as you read you can catch a glimpse of your own story (past, present or future), and as always, send any follow-up questions my way. I’d love to chat!
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I want to introduce you to my new pal, David. David is the Michigan rep for Greenworks Commercial. Green Projects Group has teamed up with Greenworks to help Michiganders make the switch from gas to electric lawn tools. I had a few questions I wanted to ask David, and I thought you might like to hear the conversation.
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It’s the end of a good day. You’ve turned off all of your lights, you’ve shut down your computer and gaming system. You didn’t invite any supernatural creatures to hang out. But somewhere lurking in the dark is a sneaky little monster: vampire power. 🧛
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With so many options out there, you might be wondering about the differences between the various lightbulbs on the market. Well, you’re in luck! Below is a quick summary of the main types; how they work, their main benefits, and their drawbacks. (Be sure to stick around for an embarrassing confession at the end.)
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