Follow the Alternative Energy Enterprise (AEE) at MTU as they convert the Kettle Gundlach University Residence into a sustainable demonstration house.
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Read the Western Upper Peninsula Local Farm & Food Economy report, a regional food system assessment conducted by Ken Meter of Crossroads Resource Center in Minneapolis. Ken Meter is one of the most experienced food system analysts in the United States. His work integrates market analysis, business development, systems thinking, and social concerns. Read the report >

Date: Monday, April 30
Time: 6:30–8pm
Place: Portage Lake Dist. Library
Cost: Free

"We love and live on smartphones, tablets and laptops. By 2020, four billion people will have a personal computer. Five billion will own a mobile phone. But this revolution has a dark side. From factories in China, to high tech Silicon Valley, the film tells of environmental degradation, health tragedies, and the fast approaching tipping point between consumerism and sustainability." Film (73 mins) followed by discussion. Discussion facilitated by Chaitanya Ganesh Bhat, PhD candidate, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Find out about E-Waste Recycling in Houghton County. Recycler of the Year Award to be presented.

Date: May 4–5 (Fri–Sat)

State-Certified, secure, electronic recycling is returning to the Keweenaw. The Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI), in partnership with MTU, Goodwill Industries, and the Cities of Hancock and Houghton has recently received funding from the Michigan DEQ for electronic waste recycling. Spring and fall collection events are planned for 2018, in addition to the development of permanent collection sites in the area. Looking for volunteers to help make the first collection event a success. There are a variety of tasks. If you can volunteer a  couple of hours, please email cekstrom3@gmail.com.

Dates: January–May, 3rd Thursday of the month*
Time: 7–8:30pm
Place: G002 Hesterberg Hall, MTU Forestry Bldg.*
Cost: Free, $3 suggested donation

*except March 23

The 8th annual Green Film Series. Enjoy coffee, dessert and facilitated discussion. See the film and facilitators list here >

When: Last Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7:30pm
Place: SKRC (Suite 316), Jutila Center in Hancock

An informal monthly meet up of folks interested in and experienced with renewable energy systems for the UP.

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Michigan utility customers may be eligible for a free furnace or boiler tune-up through a statewide energy efficiency program. Tune-ups ensure heating systems are running cleanly and efficiently, saving residents money and eliminating health and safety risks.

Blue Terra Energy is conducting the free tune-ups, normally priced at $100, for natural gas utility customers in the western Upper Peninsula. Residents must be Semco Energy Gas Company customers to qualify. Customers can call (906) 487-5342 to schedule.

The free furnace and boiler tune-ups are funded by revenue collected from a small surcharge Michigan utility customers currently pay on their monthly bills. In addition to a free tune-up, customers may also be eligible to receive a new programmable thermostat and/or new carbon monoxide detector, free of charge.