In Michigan, training program proves to be key for unlocking energy savings

Midwest Energy News: In 2013, Central Michigan University enrolled 33 employees in a program supported by the Michigan Energy Office that, upon graduation, turned them into energy efficiency specialists.

The idea of the Building Operator Certification program, which is available in 36 states across the country and throughout the Midwest, is to arm facility managers with knowledge about energy efficiency. Not only have participants come away with a deeper understanding of efficiency as a clean energy component, but they also have reported increased pay and better chances at promotions.

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