Energy Network
The guiding principle of the Energy Network is to provide education and information about the issues relating to energy utilization, production, infrastructure, economics, efficiency and conservation and the impact on northwestern lower Michigan region.
What is the Energy Network?
The main goal of the Energy Network can be summed up in one word – education. Our aim is to educate the citizens of northwest lower Michigan on a wide variety of energy topics so they can make informed decisions about our region’s energy future and their own personal energy choices. Energy is responsible for our quality of life and these issues affect every one of us. The Energy Network consistently offers a chance for people to involve and educate themselves on these issues through meetings, outreach and other events.
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Student Video: Energy education efforts were showcased in a student video shown at the Grand Vision Your Action event in Traverse City in September. The video was produced for the Grand Vision Energy Network by Kyle Huggett, a student at NMC and the University Center. |
What Else is the Energy Network Doing to Educate People?
We are hosting an Energy Education Lecture Series featuring speakers on energy issues affecting Northwest Michigan. These lectures provide a great opportunity for people to learn about energy issues from the experts. The Lecture Series takes place at the Northwestern Michigan College campus on a monthly basis, from September to May. All events are open to the public and are free of charge.
The topics present over the last year are below:
- October 2010: State of the State’s Energy Infrastructure – John Sarver
- November 2010: Tools to Finance Renewable Energy – Craig Lewis
- January 2011: Energy Efficiency – Brian Keane
- January 2011: Regional Energy Expo
- February 2011: Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing – Hal Fitch
- April 2011: Energy Economics in Michigan – Dr. Martin Kushler
How Can You Get Involved with the Energy Network?
We hold monthly meetings where people can learn about the energy issues facing our region and get involved in the future of energy in Northwest Michigan. The meetings provide a great opportunity for the public to learn about all things energy.
To be a part of the Energy Network check out the Google Group. For a list of dates and times for Energy Network monthly meetings and future event, please see the Calendar.
Grand Vision Energy Network Convener Ed Bailey, Technical Division Director at Northwestern Michigan College and director of NMC's Renewable Energy Program