TRAVERSE CITY -- Thinking outside the box, inspiration and innovation -- that's what experts say it's going to take to create a renewable energy powered society.

Monday night continued a series of Grand Vision Forums in Traverse City, designed to stir up conversation about how to best meet the region's energy needs.

7&4's Kate Fox was there and brings us details on some of the most cutting edge projects in our area.

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