The Michigan Battle of the Buildings is an awards and recognition program focused on reducing energy use across various building types. It promotes energy-efficient practices in industrial, commercial, religious, and office buildings while fostering friendly competition among building owners and operators. Cities participating in the Battle of the Buildings have a unique opportunity to lead in sustainability. By joining, they can demonstrate their commitment to innovation and sustainability, inspire others, and contribute to a greener, more efficient future.

This CLC project aims to guide cities in launching and managing a regional competition by analyzing data on energy usage, water consumption, and waste generation, and by providing effective reduction solutions. As part of this initiative, CLC Fellow Nishitha Nagaraj Jain developed a handbook to assist cities in designing strategies for participating in the competition, even if they do not have a dedicated sustainability manager.

• Location: Royal Oak, MI
• Project Team: Nishitha Nagaraj Jain (Fellow, University of Michigan), Angela Fox (Mentor, City of Royal Oak), Cheri Holman & Kayla Snyder (Technical Advisors, US Green Business Council of West Michigan)
• Project Presentation (PDF)
• Project Deliverable: Rolling out Michigan Battle of the Buildings in your City! (PDF)