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The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability Member Information
Who are we and what do we do?
The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of providing sustainable building education to the general public and building industry. AES was founded in 2000 by a dedicated group of community members who saw the need to help our community create a sustainable city; to ensure that our children and our community would have a healthy, safe and affordable environment within which to live and grow. They felt the best way to contribute to the sustainability and growth of our community was to bring expertise in green building practices and green products by training homeowners, architects, designers, builders and other stakeholders in the construction industry sustainable building principles.
The Alliance for Environmental Sustainable is a resource dedicated to helping people understand the options available for designing, building and occupying structures that offer environmentally friendly alternatives, energy efficient products and improved indoor air quality.
In working towards achieving this goal, AES has helped bring West Michigan and other communities into 21st century of residential construction, partnering with other non-profits, homeowners, and our local government in the endeavor to secure the future for our families and communities. AES does this by providing training, education, seminars, and consulting to anyone who is interested in investing in their homes, communities, and environments by implementing sustainable building practices. AES trains and educates on topics such as green products, green building, LEED, energy efficiency, Energy Star, sustainable residential design.
AES is an energy demonstration site which means our site is designed to practical, real life examples of energy efficient and renewable energy resources and products. Our site is one of a network of centers that educate the public through hands-on, interactive displays providing visitors an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of products themselves without interference. AES was the first energy demonstration site in West Michigan and one of the nine in Michigan. Due to the need and the emerging interest of green practices, LEED, and sustainability AES has grown and now serves communities in eight (8) states and three Canadian provinces.
Why become a member?
Membership allows you a variety of opportunities.
- Through membership you have the opportunity to reach an emerging and growing industry and general consumers. AES is contacted regularly to provide and educate people on valid green products and reputable services.
- Your services and products will have exposure to a large network of people both within the industry and others with whom we work and collaborate with throughout the United States.
- Your membership also assists in sustaining the programs at AES.
- Your membership will assist to educate the general public about reducing their carbon footprint, creating a sustainable environment, and maximizing energy efficiency.
Thank you for your commitment and investment in our community. Your membership provides a better quality of life and helps preserve the future quality of our environment for generations to come. Thank you for promoting the triple bottom line of economics, social issues, and the environment.
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Forever Green $5000
- Company name, contact info, and logo on AES website
- Link to company website from AES website
- Annual newsletter
- Certificate of membership
- Calendar of events
- List 12 company products on AES website
- Paragraph explaining products on AES website
- Paragraph explaining company
- Distribute company information at AES booth during community outreach activities
- Display products at demonstration center
Jade $2500
- Company name, contact info, and logo on AES website
- Annual newsletter
- Certificate of membership
- Calendar of events
- List 6 company products on AES website
- Paragraph explaining products on AES website
Emerald Green $1,000
- Company name listed, contact info, and logo on AES website
- Annual newsletter
- Certificate of membership
- Calendar of events
- List of 4 company products on AES website
Verde $500
- Company name and contact info listed on AES website
- Annual newsletter
- Certificate of membership
- Calendar of events
Going Green (individuals only) $75
- Individual name listed on AES website
- Annual newsletter
- Calendar of events
- Certificate of membership
Green roots (students only) $20
- Certificate of membership
- Calendar of events
- List 2 company product on AES website
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