Townships are encouraged to consider conserving energy and renewable resources in their facilities and programs. The following links represent resources available to local governments on the state and federal level.

MCL 41.75b authorizes townships to use township funds or to borrow to pay for energy conservation improvements.

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (MDLEG) Public Building Energy Efficiency Web page

MDLEG Wind and Solar Energy Web page 

U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Energy Management for Government Buildings and Plants

U.S. EPA Decisionmaker's Guide to Solid Waste Management Vol. II, Chapter 5: Source Reduction (.pdf)

U.S. EPA Green Buildings Initiative

U.S. EPA GreenScapes Initiative for Governmental Large-Scale Landscapes (such as roads and highways, golf courses and ski resorts, etc.)

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Energy Conservation Help for Local Governments