Businesses compete to reduce energy consumption in 'West Michigan Battle of the Buildings'
BELMONT, Mich.--The West Michigan Battle of the Buildings is about to begin.
The U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter is organizing the event in which businesses compete with one another to reduce their energy consumption throughout the year. Participants will have access to educational workshops, help with financing energy related projects and assistance in attaining utility rebates.
Cheri Holman, energy reduction manager at Hurst Mechanical, says several local businesses and corporations plan to take part in the competition, but the USGBC is looking for more participants. The West Michigan Battle of the Buildings begins Jan. 1, 2014, but businesses can sign up to participate through March 31. For more information or to register your business, visit the competition website here.