It’s an exciting time for renewable energy in Illinois! State and federal investments are pouring into the renewable energy sector, providing opportunities for significant growth. But rapid growth comes with significant challenges. Illinois faces challenges related to interconnection, grid modernization, community transitions, permitting, equitable workforce growth, and more. Attend the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference to […]

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a day-and-a-half program offering breakout and plenary sessions where attendees will gain practical knowledge along with peer driven best practices. Take this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability to form the nexus between business and communities. Whether you are joining us as a community leader or a business leader, you’ll walk away with the network of partners, the practical tools, and the innovative thinking necessary to keep on course in this rapidly evolving era.

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The Michigan Outdoor Summit is a gathering for all sectors of the outdoor economy in Michigan to connect, learn, grow, and build together with a vision for the future, health, and vitality of Michigan’s outdoors. Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, this event focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and […]

This monthly event is free and open to climate-minded folks who want to connect with others in the local Chicagoland community.

On Saturday, October 12th, the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is hosting a Climate March along with partners @c4grandrapids, @urbancorecollective, and @miclimateaction. Our goal is to bring people together to improve our communities and environment in Grand Rapids and Michigan. We hope to inspire all generations to come together, take action, and speak about what changes they hope to […]

The fabulous Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette, MI, has scheduled Troubled Water, an exhilarating adventure conservation film, as its featured film on Friday, October 18. You are invited!  Troubled Water beckons viewers to follow along on a transformative journey down the stunning coast of Lake Michigan. Lifelong friends Chris Yahanda and William Wright embark on an epic 36-day, 425-mile standup […]

The Triple Bottom Line Bash is our signature event for local sustainable business professionals. A sell-out each year, the 11th-anniversary gala will again feature West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year Awards and West Michigan Sustainable Business Hall of Fame Induction. The event will include dinner, a bar of local beer and wine, and the […]

"Bad River" tells this Wisconsin-based Indigenous community's David vs. Goliath story as they take on a large energy giant operating a 70-year-old pipeline that crosses their reservation. The film chronicles the Band's legal battle to remove the pipeline, bringing to light shocking revelations, devastating losses, and the enduring resilience of a people determined to protect their future.