Solar District Heating for Copper Country, Copperland Modeling Project Underway

Copperland Corporation is currently modeling historic mining sites in Keweenaw County. The 3D models will be used in presenting opportunities for nonprofit community utilities that slash heating bills for Copper Country residents. Minewater district heating projects underway include Central Mine, Mohawk #4, Phoenix Mine & Quincy #2.

What to Do about the Highest Utility rates in the USA

On a recent trip to Michigan's Copper Country we took time from our color tour & abandoned mine surveys to meet a younger generation of Yoopers - and "old timers" with stories to tell. Without exception, locals are finding it hard to cope with high electric & heating bills. A young mother from Kearsarge, enjoying … Continue reading What to Do about the Highest Utility rates in the USA

Transform your Copper Country property into a heat resource business

WANTED: Property owners in Keweenaw, Houghton & Ontonagon counties whose land includes a suitable mine shaft to work with Copperland Corporation on a district heating project. Copperland Corporation works with counties, townships & individuals to turn abandoned mine resources into a energy-mining ventures. We encourage community-owned 501(c)12 nonprofit utilities in order to keep heat & … Continue reading Transform your Copper Country property into a heat resource business

Untapped Assets: Recycling Copper Country Mines

Decades ago I went over the edge on conservation. I washed & reused bread bags, collected rubber bands off the mail, made doggie sweaters from old sweatshirt sleeves & seedling planters out of recycled milk jugs. (O.K. I confess. I still do these things.) So it rubbed me the wrong way when I read about … Continue reading Untapped Assets: Recycling Copper Country Mines