Energy Seminars and Tours

Michigan Energy Options is the home of two of Michigan’s eight state designated energy demonstration centers.  Our first center is located in East Lansing and our second center is located in Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula.  At our demonstration centers, we provide valuable information, resources, and programs to members of the community like you.  A range of topics is covered in the following educational programs:

• How To Achieve Energy Savings
• Tours of Energy Demonstration Centers
• Building an Efficient Home
• Financing Energy Efficiency
• Energy Lessons for Youth
• Renewables Are Ready

Interested in having a special presentation at your workplace, a conference or at an organization you are part of?  Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to submit your information to start the process.

School or Group Tours of the Energy Demonstration Centers

Group tours are available to elementary and secondary school classes, civic groups, adult education courses, community colleges, universities and many other organizations.  These seminars are an overview of energy efficient, ecological and sustainable options for the home.

The average tour length runs from 1 to 1.5 hours and can be scheduled during the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Special arrangements can be made for evening or weekend tours

To schedule a tour or for more information about our East Lansing or Marquette demonstration centers, please contact our Environmental Education Manager, Becky Jo Farrington through the contact form at the bottom of the page.  While there is typically no fee for group tours at our demonstration centers, donations are welcomed.

Topics discussed on tours include:

• Passive Solar Design
• Home Weatherization Techniques
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Recycled Materials
• LEED certification and building requirements
• Edible Forest Garden
• Sustainable Backyard Series
• Backyard Composting
• Vermi (Worm) Composting
• Solar Energy System
• Energy Bike!
• Toxic Free Cleaning

We also have many small group learning workshops that we host on evenings and weekends.