The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages public and private schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities. If a school participates in 10 of 20 listed activities, the school can apply to be designated a Michigan Green School. If a school participates in 15 of 20 listed activities, the school can apply to be designated a Michigan Emerald School.
This program began as a grassroots initiative at Hartland High School in Livingston County in 2005. This effort resulted in Governor Jennifer Granholm signing Public Act 146 into law in May of 2006.
Oakland County became involved with this program in the 2007-2008 school year, and awarded the Michigan Green School designation to 45 public and private schools during the first year. Oakland County had more schools participate than any other county in the state.
The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages public and private schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities. If a school participates in 10 of 20 listed activities, the school can apply to be designated a Michigan Green School. If a school participates in 15 of 20 listed activities, the school can apply to be designated a Michigan Emerald School.
This program began as a grassroots initiative at Hartland High School in Livingston County in 2005. This effort resulted in Governor Jennifer Granholm signing Public Act 146 into law in May of 2006. 
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