energy efficiency

Voters in the Traverse City area will choose whether to approve a $180 million bond for the school district in the Aug. 6 primary election to pay for what district officials see as nuts and bolts upgrades to district buildings. For some, it’s a chance for schools to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Consumers Energy is increasing its rate for afternoon electricity use by 50%.

The U.S. EPA estimates that companies in Michigan waste up to a third of the energy they buy because of inefficient buildings and equipment. But most of...

Living off the grid can be a lot of work, but Joe and Shelly Trumpey and their two daughters have managed it for years. Their home is near Grass Lake...