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Register today for upcoming Catalyst Communities Webinars!

The Catalyst Communities Initiative [ [link removed] ] is a comprehensive program to provide education, training, planning, and technical resources to local governments as they work toward their sustainability goals.?This initiative offers an array of resources on various environmental, social, and economic topics to help communities across Michigan make a just transition to decarbonization and meet our MI Healthy Climate Plan goals [ [link removed] ]. The initiative aims to provide a range of resource options to meet communities wherever they are, regardless of geography, population size, or pre-existing knowledge.? The?Michigan?s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Catalyst Communities Initiative is hosting this webinar series free to communities.

*Webinar recordings* are?posted online for future viewing on the Catalyst Communities Webinars Webpage [ [link removed] ] and anyone who registers will:


* get notification when the recording is available,
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* get resource and contact links for taking a deeper dive into each webinar topic.?

Don't miss out, register today!

Upcoming Webinars

**March 5, 11 AM - 12 PM*
Renewables Ready Communities Award: Request for Proposal and Application Overview Webinar [ [link removed] ]*

In 2023, the State of Michigan's budget allocated $30 million for the incentivization of renewable energy. As such, the Renewables Ready Communities Award will grant up to $5,000 per megawatt (MW) to Michigan municipalities involved in eligible renewable energy projects which attained local permits on or after October 1, 2023. In this webinar we will discuss the award's eligibility criteria, application process, and intended awardees.

This webinar is intended for Michigan communities that permitted or expect to host any portion of a renewable energy project of at least 50 MW, the developers of said projects, or any party interested in Michigan's renewable energy landscape. If you want to learn more about this funding opportunity, or are unsure if this applies to your community, you are encouraged to attend.

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March 27, 2024
Empowering Communities through Energy Storage and the MI Solar Access Program [ [link removed] ]

Join us for an insightful webinar, where we will explore the benefits that energy storage offers to expand renewable energy projects. This webinar will provide an overview of energy storage technologies and how it can lead to cost savings, improve overall grid reliability, and enhance sustainability.?Additionally, we will examine how energy storage can be utilized during power outages, integrated with renewable energy, and help reduce peak demand.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable information about the MI Solar Access Program and how local governments and businesses can qualify to submit an application to fund a Community Solar, Solarize, or Energy Storage System project.

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