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The Catalyst Communities Initiative [ [link removed] ] is a comprehensive program to provide education, training, planning, and technical resources to local governments as they work toward their sustainability goals. This initiative offers an array of resources on various environmental, social, and economic topics to help communities across Michigan make a just transition to decarbonization and meet our MI Healthy Climate Plan goals [ [link removed] ]. The initiative aims to provide a range of resource options to meet communities wherever they are, regardless of geography, population size, or pre-existing knowledge.  The Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Catalyst Communities Initiative is hosting this webinar series free to communities.

*Webinar recordings* are posted online for future viewing on the Catalyst Communities Webinars Webpage [ [link removed] ] and anyone who registers will:


* get notification when the recording is available,
* receive a copy of the presentation handout, and
* get resource and contact links for taking a deeper dive into each webinar topic. 

Upcoming Catalyst Community Webinar

November 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Supporting a Healthy Circular Economy through Municipal Sustainable Purchasing [ [link removed] ]
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Implementing sustainable purchasing policies can help local governments prioritize the procurement of safer, more sustainable products, as well as consider the environmental and social equity impacts of purchasing decisions. This webinar will explore the benefits of sustainable purchasing and highlight some of the resources and tools available for developing a sustainable purchasing policy for your community. Examples from Michigan and other communities will be shared.

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Upcoming Green Communities Partner Session

*November 19, 10:00 **a.m. **-  11:30 a.m.
*Direct Pay for Local Government Finance Departments and Project Planners Webinar [ [link removed] ]

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Through the Inflation Reduction Act,  local governments are able to take advantage of federal clean energy tax incentives via direct pay. If your community is looking to save money paying for renewable energy projects, installing electric vehicle chargers, or purchasing clean vehicles for your fleet, *direct pay from the federal government could cover 30% to 70% of the cost for these investments through 2032!  *

Join Michigan Green Communities for this webinar to:


* Get a Direct Pay 101 lesson.
* Hear presentations by Michigan experts and a local direct pay user.
* Learn about the specific steps, resources available, and considerations before filing for your check.


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This Green Communities [ [link removed] ] webinar supports the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s mission for decarbonization, energy efficiency, and electrification improvements across Michigan. A confirmation email that includes pre-reading materials on direct pay will be provided to all registrants. The webinar will also be recorded and made available for those who register and are unable to attend the live broadcast.

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"The Michigan Green Communities webinar is hosted in collaboration with EGLE, Catalyst Communities, the Michigan Municipal League, and the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute’s Center for Empowering Communities.""" ""

*Catalyst Communities Registration Questions:*
Alana Berthold: [email protected]
Joel Roseberry: [email protected]






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