Working to own our power together.
At Polar Bear Sustainable Energy Cooperative (PBSE), we're a member-owner energy co-op supporting each other in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck and across Michigan to gain more energy independence through home efficiency retrofits and home electrification projects.
Why become a PBSE Co-op member?
Join us today - it's easy and affordable (just $25 for a lifetime!)
Whether you're newly curious or deeply passionate about energy, you are invited and embraced in our member-led community.
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WHAT YOU'LL GET:
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FREE Home Energy Assessment (worth up to $800 in value at NO COST to PBSE members!)
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FREE customized Energy Advisor services & support
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP to our community of energy-minded residents across Southeast Michigan
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ACCESS to Clean Energy Credit Union with a $25 deposit and minimum $5.00 balance
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ACCESS to our Trusted Contractors List
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ACCESS to our PBSE Resource Library
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INVITATION to our quarterly membership meetings and special events (and we have food!)
Detroit resident Matheus Lima shares why he joined PBSE!
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About PBSE
Polar Bear Sustainable Energy Co-op (PBSE) is located in Michigan, offers energy coaching, community solar services, and policy advocacy to enhance energy equity in Metro Detroit. We focus on increasing membership, sharing member stories, and promoting events to build a greener and more inclusive energy community.
​PBSE operates on a cooperative basis for the mutual benefit of members of the Cooperative with a mission to provide innovative, accessible, and affordable energy solutions to member-owners' homes and communities that improve household health, wealth, resilience, and education.