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Nichols’ Norton Shores Headquarters and Distribution Center Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

January 5, 2021

(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,…

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Tweaking the Margins: How Controls Set You Up for a Better Yield and a Leaner Operating Budget

September 9, 2020

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…

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Comparing HPS to LED Side-by-Side in Michigan Indoor Grow: Why LED Won

September 2, 2020

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…

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Make It or Break It with Dehumidification: The Importance of Indoor Agriculture HVAC, Its Fundamentals, and Thinking Outside of the Box

August 19, 2020

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…

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What Energy Modeling & Auditing Can do for Your Building Operations

August 5, 2020

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…

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Smart Business: Manage Your Electric Use in Alignment with Community Goals

July 29, 2020

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…

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Cannabis Sustainability Requirements: The Game-Changing Metrics that Matter

July 21, 2020

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…

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City of Grand Rapids’ Cannabis Licensing, Social Equity, and Zoning Regulations

July 9, 2020

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…

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Buildings + COVID-19: 7 Techniques for Facility Optimization

May 4, 2020

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…

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E3M Solutions receives the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award at Annual Party

January 22, 2020

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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