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Michigan Renewable Schools Program

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Energy Works Michigan (Energy Works) is a non-profit affiliate of the Ecology Center. Energy Works administers the Michigan Renewable Schools Program, a 5 year $8M program funded by the Michigan Public Service Commission, implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy measures at public, private, and charter K-12 schools throughout the State of Michigan. Energy Works provides K-12 schools in Michigan with technical assistance, incentive funding, and resources for energy education.

The Michigan Renewable Schools Program is a coordinated set of programs, including:

  • Energy Efficiency Program: to implement energy efficiency building upgrades
  • Renewable Energy Program: to install renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind
  • Education Resources: to provide teachers with training and resources to make energy efficiency and renewable energy and integral part of their classrooms and school community
  • Post-Secondary Program: to link high school students to Michigan colleges and universities that offer programs in sustainability and other green jobs training
  • Student Contests & Teacher Grants: to engage teachers and students in green initiatives that explore the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable future

To date, Energy Works has partnered with 67 K-12 schools and districts throughout the state of Michigan. Energy Works will partner with approximately 90 additional Michigan K-12 schools beginning in September 2011. The program has received considerable interest from K-12 schools nationwide.

If your school is interested in pursuing energy efficiency or renewable energy, please visit the Energy Works website and submit an application.