U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan Announces 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Awardees
Michigan Battle of the Buildings Announces Biggest Losers of 2022 at 9th Annual Michigan Energy Summit GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Michigan Battle of the Buildings is pleased to announce the Biggest Losers of 2022: Fifth Third Bank, DeWitt, DeWitt, Financial Institution Category, 32.05% Reduction Corewell Health, East Service Center, Southfield, Hospital/Healthcare Category, 13.3% Reduction State of Michigan,…
Read MoreThe State of Michigan, DTMB, Jerome T. Hart Building was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Water Category
The State of Michigan Jerome T. Hart Building is a 170,000 sq ft office housing the Saginaw County Human Services Department, the Lottery Bureau, and the Michigan Workers Compensation Office. The facility was named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 in 1995 after Saginaw’s state senator. Senator Hart served from 1965 to 1991, becoming one of…
Read MoreThe State of Michigan, DTMB, South Grand Building was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Office Category
The State of Michigan South Grand Building is a 177,971 sq ft facility housing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, located in Downtown Lansing. At this location they were able to address the following in their energy efficiency efforts: customer complaints about poor light quality; eliminate rapidly occurring ballast/light fixture repair work order;…
Read MoreThe City of Gaylord was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the EV Infrastructure Category, Nominated by Consumers Energy
The history of the City of Gaylord goes back to the 19th century. Otsego Lake, the first village, was founded in 1872 and became the county seat in 1875 when the county of Otsego was organized. The new community was settled in 1874 by the Jackson, Lansing, and Saginaw Railroad. The community was named for…
Read MoreThe City of Kentwood Department of Public Works was Awarded for the 2022 Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Warehouse Category
The City of Kentwood Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains the City’s parks and all underground pipes, keeps the streets clean and clear of snow, maintains all City buildings and grounds, and services City vehicles. They are also responsible for maintaining the City’s drinking water. The Department of Public Works seeks to keep City operations…
Read MoreThe City of Kentwood District Library was Awarded for the 2022 Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Education Category
The Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch is a state-of-the-art, 46,000-square-foot, two-story facility. The branch opened in August 2010 and was renamed in 2012 after former Kentwood mayor Richard L. Root in honor of his dedication to the community and the library. The library provides a space for the community to come…
Read MoreCorewell Health was Awarded for the 2022 Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Health/Hospital Category
In pursuit of better wellness and robust care, Corewell Health brought two of Michigan’s most respected health systems together, Spectrum and Beaumont Health. A staple healthcare provider in Michigan, Corewell Health provides medical services and programs throughout its healthcare facilities. The Corewell Health East Service Center in Southfield, Michigan is this year’s biggest loser in…
Read MoreFifth Third Bank DeWitt was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Financial Institution Category
The history of Fifth Third Bank dates back to June of 1858 with the establishment of The Bank of the Ohio Valley in Cincinnati, Ohio. Between that time and 1920, multiple other banks were opened and closed in the Fifth Third Family Tree. In 1927 two such banks, Fifth-Third National and The Union Trust Company,…
Read MoreRed E was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the EV Infrastructure Category, Nominated by DTE Energy
Red E was built with the aim of making charging as fast, easy, and transparent as possible. They are constantly working to ensure customers have access to the latest technology and provide chargers ranging in speed from 10-360KW. Parent company Hage Automotive offers expert EV charging solutions from comprehensive advisory services and EV charger sales…
Read MoreOdawa Casino Resort was Awarded for the 2022 Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Venue Category
Odawa Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. The Resort, located in Petoskey, Michigan opened its doors in June of 2007. The facility is about 300,000 square feet and includes nearly 20,000 feet of meeting and special event space, 50,000 square foot gaming floor, nearly 1,000 slots,…
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