Nichols’ Norton Shores Headquarters and Distribution Center Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency
(January 5, 2021, Norton Shores, Michigan) Nichols’ Norton Shores Headquarters and Distribution Center (1391 Judson Road, Norton Shores, MI), has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification,…
Read MoreTweaking the Margins: How Controls Set You Up for a Better Yield and a Leaner Operating Budget
Tweak the margins of energy use to achieve the highest efficiency from your energy investment – shaving energy costs and maximizing yields. How do you do this? Through optimal building…
Read MoreComparing HPS to LED Side-by-Side in Michigan Indoor Grow: Why LED Won
There’s a lot of debate about which type of light produces the best crop yield. Fluresh, a licensed cultivator and processor of cannabis in the state of Michigan contracted with…
Read MoreMake It or Break It with Dehumidification: The Importance of Indoor Agriculture HVAC, Its Fundamentals, and Thinking Outside of the Box
During this week’s webinar, we will discuss indoor agriculture HVAC fundamentals such as: The HVAC needs in each type of grow room Heating and cooling loads for cannabis operations Pros…
Read MoreWhat Energy Modeling & Auditing Can do for Your Building Operations
During this webinar, you will learn how energy modeling & auditing can reveal a plethora of opportunities and give you a holistic understanding of your building operations. Have you considered…
Read MoreSmart Business: Manage Your Electric Use in Alignment with Community Goals
During this week’s webinar, we will review the City of Grand Rapids requirements for joining the Grand Rapids 2030 District (GR2030), sharing your energy use data, and completing an energy…
Read MoreCannabis Sustainability Requirements: The Game-Changing Metrics that Matter
Over the following months, we will offer guidance on the City of Grand Rapids’ rules and regulations and provide resources that will help you make the most of Michigan’s budding…
Read MoreCity of Grand Rapids’ Cannabis Licensing, Social Equity, and Zoning Regulations
This webinar marks the launch of the Grand Rapids 2030 District Cannabis Webinar Series. Over the following months, we will offer guidance on the City of Grand Rapids’ rules and…
Read MoreBuildings + COVID-19: 7 Techniques for Facility Optimization
As COVID-19 forces us to re-think our “new normal” the connection between our health and the built environment is a critical piece of reducing the viral spread. The U.S. Green…
Read MoreE3M Solutions receives the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award at Annual Party
The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) thrives on volunteerism. It’s the passionate people who give their time and experience to the mission of creating a sustainable community…
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