Virtual Events on Clean Energy: November-May 2021
U.P. Clean Energy Conference Series
This series of monthly virtual events has built awareness and interest among stakeholders in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan about opportunities for clean energy solutions that will work in the UP. Sessions have been designed to connect to the work of the UP Energy Task Force, which was appointed by Governor Whitmer in 2019 to assess the UP's overall energy needs and how they are currently being met and to formulate alternative solutions for meeting the UP's energy needs. The conference series aims to share information and resources and to mobilize enthusiasm for policies and programs that will support a faster and more beneficial energy transition in the UP. The series also promotes more networking among UP leaders to encourage collaborative efforts and learning about clean energy.
Over 500 unique individuals participated in one or more of the events held between November and April. Past Events and their recordings are archived on this website.
Hosts
Event Planning Committee
Ryan Stern Michigan Building Trades Council
Michael Larson Michigan Energy Options/ U.P. Energy Task Force
John Kinch Michigan Energy Options
Richelle Winkler Michigan Technological University
Bryan Newland Bay Mills Indian Community
Ed Rivet Michigan Conservative Energy Forum
Bradley Pischea Land & Liberty Coalition
Chris Swartz Keweenaw Bay Indian Community/ U.P. Energy Task Force
Sarah Smith Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Jim Lively Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities
Kathie Brosemer Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Jenn Hill City of Marquette/ U.P. Energy Task Force
Matt Gougeon Marquette Food Co-op
Tonya Swenor Superior Watershed Partnership/ U.P. Energy Task Force
Douglas Jester 5 Lakes Energy/ U.P. Energy Task Force
Elise Matz Utility Consumer Participation Board/ MICARES
Conference Series Sponsor
