December 11, 2009 - The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth (DELEG) Bureau of Energy Systems is launching Green Venues Michigan, a statewide "green" certification program for entertainment venues, convention centers, and similar facilities. It is designed to encourage and assist facilities to adopt cost saving, green practices which conserve natural resources and prevent pollution. The Green Venues Michigan program was modeled after DELEG's successful Green Lodging Michigan program.
Four venues have received the Green Venues Michigan Certification as part of a pilot launch. They are:
1. Michigan International Speedway
2. Detroit Institute of Arts
3. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
4. Grand Valley State University's L.V. Eberhard Center
Participation in the Green Venues Michigan program is voluntary and there are no fees or charges of any kind. There are three steps to achieving certification: Submit an application; Complete and submit the Self-Assessment Checklist. Site visit to verify the checklist was completed accurately and is only required for facilities seeking certification as a Steward or Leader. Additionally, facilities seeking certification as a Partner will be required to answer some basic questions about their self-assessment checklist via phone or email interview.
The Bureau of Energy Systems promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses, and public institutions. For more information about the Green Venues Michigan program and to download the GVM application packet and self-assessment checklist, visit the website at www.michigan.gov/energyoffice.
DELEG will be hosting a certification presentation and informational session for any business or organization interested in this certification process:
EVENT: Green Venue Michigan Certification Presentation
DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
CONTACT: Roger Doherty (517) 241-6224
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