2007 was an exciting year for the Community Sustainability Partnership as the “CSP model” continued to produce strong organic community growth and education about sustainable development throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan communities. Click here to view the report.

In this article, Andy Guy tells of Mayor George Heartwell's (Grand Rapids) goal of supplying 100% of the city's energy needs with renewable sources. One year earlier than expected, the City of Grand Rapids accomplished the Mayor's 2007 goal of 20% renewable energy. Heartwell "...called on his city to completely eliminate its reliance on nonrenewable fossil fuels like coal and, instead, power up with 100 percent renewable energy." Click here to read the article.

The City of Grand Rapids recently enrolled in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program and made the "largest single purchase of Michigan-based renewable energy." With this purchase, The City has reached its goal of purchasing 20% of municipal power needs from renewable sources. Click here to view the Detroit Free Press article.

The CSP organized a Social Equity Summit (January 10th), an Economic Prosperity Summit (April 11th), an Elevating Environmental Integrity Summit (July 11th) and Our Collective Community Progress Summit (October 10th). To view live feed from the events, click on "Sustainability Summits" within the "Quick Resources" menu.

Mayor George Heartwell is being showcased for his presence at the Greenbuild conference in Chicago. Check out this article and leave your comments on their blog!

Click here to check out the powerpoint presentations from each of the presentors at the April 11th 2nd CSP Summit meeting on Economic Prosperity. You will find a range of powerpoints, from the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center to Metro Health Hospital.

Unable to make it to the event at Aquinas on Wednesday, March 27? Go to the following links to watch video of Denis Hayes, founder of the first Earth Day.
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The New Draft of the CSP Agreement is now available for download. Click "The Agreement" link under "Quick Resources" on the right to download the latest version in a PDF file.