Urban Options Energy Center
405 Grove Street • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-0422
Located just two blocks from the Michigan State University campus, the energy center is readily accessible to visitors. By visiting this beautifully renovated 1930s-built Dutch Colonial home, guests can learn how to save money and the environment by improving lighting, applying caulk, composting yard waste and using rain barrel collectors. As one of Michigan's earliest ENERGY STAR® rated buildings, the Urban Options Energy Center demonstrates how recycled and remodeled buildings can benefit the environment and the local economy.
Northern Options Energy Center
205 South Front Street • Marquette, MI 49855 • (906) 226-1136
The Upper Peninsula energy center is located in downtown Marquette’s historic Rosewood Building, which was built in 1882.
Once a hub of shops and saloons during the mining era, the building was nearly demolished due to safety concerns. Significant renovations have turned it into the magnificent building it is today. Northern Options serves Upper Michigan from this site on the shores of Lake Superior.
Urban and Northern Options have spent 30 years showing building professionals, homeowners, renters, students, and others easy and affordable ways to save energy and protect natural resources. Our services are based on actual field experience and sound technical science and reach about 60,000 people each year.
Featured Services
Home Energy Rating System Rater Training
If you are involved or would like to be involved in home energy consulting and rating, then this class is for you. Participants will learn the skills necessary to perform a thorough home energy rating that conforms to the National Home Energy Rating System Accreditation Standards put forth by the national Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and recognized by the National Association of State Energy Officials.
Energy Fitness Program
This program provides energy analyses, weatherization, and education to low and moderate income households in Lansing. The service is FREE for qualifying residents.
Energy Wise Weatherization Program
This program offers energy- and water- saving improvements for low to moderate income households. The service is FREE for qualifying customers.
Information Services Experts
Individuals at both the Urban Options and Northern Options Energy Centers provide answers to commonly-asked questions and serve as handy resources for finding additional information on related topics.
ENERGY STAR®
Product Promotion
We coordinate the sales and promotion of energy efficient products in cooperation with Michigan retailers by providing instant rebate incentive coupons for qualifying products.
Rebuild Michigan Partner
The organization serves as the leading partner and coordinator of the Rebuild Michigan initiative in the Mid and Upper regions of the state. The Rebuild Michigan Program is designed to assist public K-12 schools, colleges, universities, local governments and public housing authorities with improving the energy efficiency of their buildings. This program offers technical assistance and attractive financing information for cost effective projects.
