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Michigan Proposition 3 – VOTE YES!

“Michigan is in the national spotlight when it comes to renewable energy because of this critical ballot initiative. Voters can make Michigan a leader in the clean energy sector by voting yes on Proposal 3,” said Melissa Harrison with the NRDC Action Fund in a … Continue reading

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450 People Tour 723 Spring Street During Mission Zero Fest !!!

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About 450 people toured 723 Spring Street over June 9th and 10th as part of the second annual Mission Zero Fest in the Water Hill Neighborhood of Ann Arbor.  723 Spring Street is Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Home and … Continue reading

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Mission Zero Fest will educate and entertain while exploring sustainable living

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A big shout out to Bob Needham and Angela Cesere from AnnArbor.com for their WONDERFUL ARTICLE and coverage of the 2012 Mission Zero Fest taking place this Saturday and Sunday, June 9th & 10th on the 700 Block of Fountain … Continue reading

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Must See! 723 Spring Street Open to the Public June 9th & 10th

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723 Spring Street became the City of Ann Arbor’s first LEED Platinum house in 2008. This home was designed to weave into the surrounding neighborhood in style and function, while showcasing many different types of green building methods that make … Continue reading

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Mission Zero Fest Goes Net Zero

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Mission Zero Fest Goes Net Zero Mobile solar power units will provide clean, quiet solar power for this free two-day event showcasing sustainable living June 9 and 10 Ann Arbor, Mich., May 30, 2012 — Patriot Solar Group, a company … Continue reading

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Mission Zero Fest to Offer Fun for the Whole Family !!!

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From 3D chalk artwork by David Zinn and nationally acclaimed music acts to workshops on raising chickens, Mission Zero Fest promises to offer something for everyone! Join local artist David Zinn at Mission Zero Fest Saturday, June 9 between 2 … Continue reading

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Energy+Efficient+Home

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This old house in Ann Arbor was cold, drafty and a real energy hog. That is, until Matt and Kelly Grocoff moved in and started finding ways to keep out the cold while reaping big-time energy savings. Check out the … Continue reading

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Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style

Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style. Ann Arbor, MI— New construction comes with a set of opportunities that is different from those presented by a remodeling project. Among them is the ability to work with a client to design … Continue reading

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Mission Zero Fest to Offer ‘Roving Home Energy Assessments’ During Two-Day Festival

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Live home energy assessments demonstrate how to recover the largest and cheapest source of energy: efficiency in American homes Ann Arbor, Mich., May 22, 2012 — Live home energy assessments will be performed at homes throughout the Water Hill neighborhood … Continue reading

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Got Green? A Talk with Doug Selby

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This is a MUST READ Article  by Tonya Muzumdar of Concentrate Magazine about Doug Selby, Kirk Brandon, Melissa Kennedy and Meadowlark Builders.   Meadowlark built 723 Spring Street, Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Certified Home.  723 Spring Street will be on … Continue reading

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