Explore Siting Policy Recommendations
Access a set of memos submitted by the Center for EmPowering Communities to the Michigan Public Service Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and more.
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Renewable Energy Academy
A suite of resources to aid in the process of planning and zoning for renewables.
Sustainable Towns
Tecumseh Michigan. Photo by Barbara Eckstein
Program: Center for EmPowering Communities
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The Sustainable Towns program connects Michigan local governments with University of Michigan (U-M) students to enhance community sustainability efforts and build local capacity. Selected local government partners (LGPs) collaborate with small student teams to conduct a sustainability assessment using the Michigan Green Communities Challenge as a framework.
New Insights on Solar Energy Zoning Across the Great Lakes States
The Center for EmPowering Communities, with funding from the U.S.