Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Celebrates Wexford County’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
NORTHWEST MI—The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) recognized Wexford County for its energy efficiency initiatives at the Board of Commissioners’ December meeting.
NWMCOG presented the County Board members with a plaque honoring the work they have done to save taxpayer dollars and reduce energy consumption.
A grant to NWMCOG from the Michigan Public Service Commission supported the efficiency upgrades. The grant provided the county with funding for analysis and improvements. The county used the grant funding to upgrade lighting at the courthouse and other facilities. The NWMCOG expects the upgrades to save the county nearly $10,000 per year on utility costs.
The grant program, managed by the NWMCOG, made similar investments to 20 local governments across the ten-county region it serves.
For more information, please contact Jaclyn Sanborn at (231) 929-5046.
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The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix