Oakland County is leading by example. We have been working to reduce our energy consumption in county buildings. Our efforts have translated to a savings or cost avoidance of $4 million in our utility bills since 2005.”

L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive

What is OakGreen?

OakGreen is an initiative to share information, encourage collaboration and connect Oakland County residents, businesses and communities to resources that can advance environmental stewardship, economic growth and strong communities.

The mission of OakGreen is to provide businesses, communities and residents the knowledge and tools to be more sustainable, reduce expenses, and embrace the “Triple Bottom Line”.

Workshops

Oakland County’s OakGreen program is sponsoring a series of Energy Efficiency Workshops throughout the county in partnership with the WARM Training Center. The workshops will offer ideas on how residents and businesses can save money by becoming more energy efficient. Oak Park, Orion and Wixom will each host a free workshop for residents and one for the business community in the upcoming weeks as listed below.

Oak Park – Community Center
Business workshop – Tuesday, January 17 8:30-10:30 am
Residential workshop – Thursday, January 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park (west of Coolidge, between 9 & 10 Mile Roads)
Registration at 248-691-7555
WARM workshop brochure – Oak Park

Orion – Orion Township Hall
Business workshop – Wednesday, February 8, 9:30-11:30 am
Residential workshop – Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 2525 Joslyn Road
Registration at: pshults@oriontownship.org
WARM workshop brochure – Orion

Wixom – Community Center
Business workshop – Wednesday, January 25, 9:00-11:00 am
Residential workshop – Tuesday, January 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 48393
Registration at 248-624-2850, via fax at 248-960-3090 or via the web at www.wixomparksandrec.com
WARM workshop brochure – Wixom