Volunteer Profile: Duane Mackey

Duane Mackey, a former building inspector, code official, energy auditor, carpenter, and green builder extraordinaire, has been providing extensive time and expertise to Clean Energy Coalition for the past five months. His work and his positive demeanor have both been a welcome sight around CEC’s offices.

"Clean Energy Coalition is extremely fortunate to have Duane on board," Executive Director Sean Reed recently stated. "Our recent growth has left us with the large task of expanding our offices. Fortunately, Duane has been able to fill this role, allowing CEC operations to continue without delay."

Recently, Duane has been remodeling his home while incorporating as many salvaged materials as possible. He has also started development of Sketch-EZ, a modernized drafting board, and E-Vault Systems, an advanced method for building highly secure and efficient modular wall systems for computer server rooms.

To see Duane’s extensive portfolio of work, be sure to visit his website. Thanks, Duane, for all of your hard work!

  Meet CEC's Summer Associates

Clean Energy Coalition is fortunate to have three dedicated summer associates.  Each associate is full-time and working from our offices in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. 

(l-r, Mike Elchinger, Ryan Flynn, Stephanie Simon)

Stephanie Simon is working with CEC’s Green Fleets team this summer. An MUP/MBA candidate at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Urban and Regional Planning and Ross School of Business, Stephanie has worked at the New York City Department of Education and the New York City Economic Development Corporation. She is interested in supporting public-private partnerships to advance alternative initiatives, particularly in urban areas. Stephanie graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Political Science.

Currently pursuing his MBA/MS from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment, Mike Elchinger is working with the CEC on municipal energy programs and energy auditing. Prior to his internship, Mike worked as a Research Analyst for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, D.C. His work there included negotiating collective bargaining agreements and conducting financial research. Mike hopes to expand renewable energy projects through innovative financing mechanisms. Mike holds a BA in Economics and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia.

Ryan Flynn is providing support for CEC's municipal energy programs and energy auditing. He is an MBA/MS student at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment. Prior to his internship, Ryan worked as a Manager of Sales Operations for Accolo in Larkspur, CA and as a Crew Leader for the U.S. Geological Survey. Ryan is interested in developing strategies to reduce upfront costs and increase activity in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. He received his BA in Political Science and Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin.

Ann Arbor Clean Cities: Learn & Connect

The next Ann Arbor Clean Cities meeting is scheduled from 10:30am-12:00pm on Wednesday, July 28 in the Community Room of the Ypsilanti Public Library - Whittaker Road Branch, Ypsilanti, MI (map). John Kargul, Director of Technology Transfer for the U.S. EPA, will be the featured speaker.

The meeting is free; coffee and bagels will be provided. To ensure an accurate head count and reserve your place at the table, email your RSVP to Lisa Warshaw as soon as possible.

Free CFLs @ CEC's Energy Outlet

In celebration of the Energy Outlet’s first anniversary, Clean Energy Coalition is offering free ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent lightbulb (CFL) for every incandescent light bulb you bring to our store during the month of July!* 

 According to the U.S. EPA, replacing one 60W incandescent with a comparable 13W CFL can save your household up to $60 in utility bills over the lifetime of the bulb, reduce your home’s energy usage by 470 kilowatt hours, and create 724 fewer pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - the equivalent to taking 0.6 cars off the road for one year.

Thanks to the Washtenaw County Weatherization Program, the Energy Outlet is giving out spiral CFLs in 13W (=60W), 20W (=75W), and 23W (=100W) sizes. The Energy Outlet - located at 44 East Cross Street in Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town - is open Monday through Friday from 12-5 pm.

Tell your friends and celebrate the Energy Outlet’s first anniversary with free CFLs! For more information, call Deb Heed at 734-483-9000 or email deb@cec-mi.org.

*10 bulb limit per person

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Energy Tips

Architects considered cooling needs when designing Rome's Colosseum. A retractable awning - known as a velarium - was designed with a net-like structure covered in canvas. This protected spectators from the sun while a hole in the middle caught wind to provide a breeze.

*Close your curtains or blinds during the day to prevent solar gain.

*When purchasing an air conditioner, look for a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). All new units sold must have a minimum SEER rating of 13.

*Use an interior fan with your air conditioner to spread cooled air around your home.

*Don't leak your cooled air - fix your windows. Matt Grocoff of Greenovation.tv recently did just this with the Michigan-based Wood Window Repair Company.

*Weatherization is important in both summer and winter.   DTE offers a $100 instant rebate for CEC's comprehensive audit and $150 off of CEC's HERS-rated audit. Learn more about our auditing services here.

*Looking for a public pool? Search for one that uses renewable energy. There are three in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

To learn more, visit the U.S. DOE's website.

 
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