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SUMMARY:1st ANNUAL EVENT - Accelerating to Zero! Faster\, Together
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Ann Arbor 2030 District for the First Annual Celebration of our progress in reaching carbon neutrality. \nDeep Dive Workshops (3:30-4:45 pm): \nJoin us for technical workshops on policy\, transitioning your building’s energy\, funding resources\, and reviewing your building’s benchmarking. \n                The Workshops (Choose One) (3:30 – 4:45): Limit 16 people each \n\n\n\nPolicy (for elected and appointed officials): What policies and planning processes best promote carbon neutrality?\nTechnical energy transition: How to transition your building systems to clean energy–come with your building challenges.\nFunding Resources: What’s available\, what’s coming\, and how can you use it to further your carbon neutrality goals?\nAppt to review your energy data: Members of the AA 2030 team will be available to review your building energy data with you.\n\n\n\nThe Program (5-8 pm): \nJoin us for an evening celebrating our race to Zero! There will be entertainment and networking… and food! Local vendors will present vegan/vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and you can vote on your favorites. The evening will include Pecha Kucha presentations\, where we can share and learn about one another’s work. It will culminate with an awards ceremony recognizing various achievements in moving toward carbon neutrality. \nTickets (includes 2 drink tickets/admission) Register here \n\nMember (1 free per organization)- use Promo code\nSponsor (2 free per organization)- use Promo code\nAdditional Member/Sponsor ($25)- use Promo code\nNon-member ($50)\n\nLocation Genesis Ann Arbor \n2309 Packard St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/1st-annual-event-accelerating-to-zero-faster-together/
LOCATION:Genesis Ann Arbor\, 2309 Packard St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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SUMMARY:September Lunch and Learn - Technology Update
DESCRIPTION:2023 Implementing theA2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan – Virtual Session 7\nThe technologies that will get us to carbon neutral\nSpeakers:\nMichael Sonk\, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US\nBelinda Gilbey\, Co-Founder\, President BONDI Energy
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/september-lunch-and-learn-technology-update/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230921T120000
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicles 101
DESCRIPTION:All the Basic EV and Charging Info You Need to Know\nDESCRIPTION \nJoin the Michigan 2030 Districts for a webinar covering the latest industry news on EVs and EV charging stations for the workplace and commercial buildings. We will hear from guest speakers with SEEL\, Michigan Clean Cities\, and Empower Workplace Charging. \nTAKEAWAYS \n\nHow to enable a more equitable transition for workplace EV charging stations\nOverview of EVs and charging station products and technologies\nUnderstanding the financial implications of installing a charging station\nBenefits from the business owner’s perspective\, including the financial implications\nWhat’s new with EV carsharing project for multifamily buildings
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/electric-vehicles-101/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20230911T205212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T205212Z
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SUMMARY:A2ZERO Green Fair
DESCRIPTION:202​​3​​​ A2ZERO Green Fair\nFriday\, Septe​mber 22nd | 5:00-8:00pm | Downtown Main Street​​\nEV Test Rides ​at the Library Lane Lot | 2:00-6:00pm\nAn annual event to learn about all of the ways the City and our local partners are advancing sustainability – and how you can live more sustainably!​
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/a2zero-green-fair/
LOCATION:Main Street Ann Arbor\, Main and Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T130000
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CREATED:20231220T194841Z
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SUMMARY:Jan 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/jan-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T130000
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SUMMARY:HoW Jan 2024 Green Team meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/how-jan-2024-green-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T190000
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CREATED:20240108T200839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T200839Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit 2030 District - 2024 Kickoff Party and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/detroit-2030-district-2024-kickoff-party-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Masonic Temple\, 500 Temple Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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CREATED:20231220T195002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T192601Z
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SUMMARY:Feb 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:All Electric Food Service Planning & Design for Sustainability \nCase Study: UM Central Campus Residential Complex \nSpeakers: \n\nSteve Giardini\, Senior Director Michigan Dining\nKris Morphis\, Principal\, ricca Design Studios\nTarah Schroeder\, ricca Design Studions
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/feb-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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SUMMARY:Multi-Family Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District to develop your checklist to improve the\nenergy and water efficiency of your apartment building with your maintenance staff. \nKevin McNeely will address: \n\nAir Sealing\nWater Efficiency\nEnergy Efficiency\nTips to share with you tenants\n\nA customizable checklist will be distributed to attendees following the session. \nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BeUwX98bQX-KMTwtB6Vk0A
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/multi-family-group/
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DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T195048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T192707Z
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SUMMARY:March 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:District and Building Waste Water Energy Recovery Systems\nSpeaker: SHARC Energy
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/march-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T194549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T175247Z
UID:2303-1710936000-1710939600@2030districts.org
SUMMARY:HoW March 2024 Green Team meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/how-march-2024-green-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T195127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T134835Z
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SUMMARY:April 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:What’s New in Geo? An overview and update. Can we reduce field sizes by up to 80%? \nFeatured Speakers: Roshan Revankar\, P.E. and Stephen Hamstra\, P.E. of Genesys Geothermal
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/april-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20240122T194707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T205235Z
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SUMMARY:2030 Districts Quarterly Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Our 2030 Districts Network April 16th education webinar will be an in depth look at Building Performance Standards.  As more jurisdictions pass standards or are exploring doing so\, this will have a profound impact on real estate assets.  We have assembled a panel of experts to discuss the topic and explore both the genesis of the idea as well as the implications. \nOur speakers will be: \nKim Cheslak\, Senior Technical Advisor\, Building Energy Codes Program\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory \nMarshall Duer-Balkind\, Director of Policy Programs\, Institute for Market Transformation \nEmily Salzburg\, Managing Director Building Standards and Performance\, State of Washington \nDevon Stopps\, Senior Engineer\, Public Energy Initiatives\, Existing Buildings\, City of Toronto. \nKim will discuss the science and Marshall will discuss the policy behind building performance standards.  Emily and Devon both represent jurisdictions implementing standards and will discuss their experiences on the ground working with various constituents throughout the process. \n2 continuing education credits available using a certificate of attendance for self reporting for Professional Engineers\, USGBC and other eligible self reporting accreditation bodies. \n$25 for individuals whose organization is a member of any local 2030 District in North America. \n$30 for non-members \nStudents attend for free \n\n\n\n  \nClick here for more info and to buy tickets. \n 
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/2030-districts-quarterly-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T194641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T170052Z
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SUMMARY:HoW May 2024 Green Team meeting
DESCRIPTION:On hiatus this month. Please join the next meeting June 26th at our 2nd Annual Event.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/how-may-2024-green-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T195210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T014246Z
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SUMMARY:May 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:City of Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County updates \nSpeaker: \nMissy Stults\, PhD\, Sustainability and Innovations Director\, City of Ann Arbor \nAndrew DeLeeuw\, Director of Strategic Planning and Interim Deputy County Administrator\,\nWashtenaw County
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/may-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T195251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T185455Z
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SUMMARY:June 2024 - Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Passive Building for Multifamily and Commercial: Case Studies and Best Practices \nFeatured Speaker: Al Mitchell\, PHIUS
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/june-2024-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20231220T193950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T033848Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor / Washtenaw 2030 District Summit
DESCRIPTION:Green eco city. Sustainable city skyline. \nAnn Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District Annual Summit – June 26th\n \nJoin us for a celebration of all the work our community has been doing over the past year! \n4:15         Check in\n4:30 –6  Workshops (Please register for one)\n6-7           Tabling\, networking & food (by our sustainable food business collaborators)\n7-7:30     Program \nWISD Teaching & Learning Center\n1819 S Wagner Rd Ann Arbor 48106 \nSuggested donation for this event is $25 per ticket. \nRegister here \n___ \nWorkshops \n\nDecarbonization Technical Workshop (Caleb Kline\, Steve Hamstra\, Chuck Hookham)\nAnn Arbor’s Green Rental Housing Ordinance (Joe Lange\, Kevin McKneely)\nFinancing Efficiency and Decarbonization (Michigan Saves\, Pace\, 2030 D)\nWho Speaks for the Trees? (Canton Township\, Richard Norton)\n\nDetailed descriptions of workshops: \n\nDecarbonization Technical Workshop (1 AIA HSW) limit (40)\nLeaders: Caleb Kline\, Inclination Engineering; Steve Hamstra\, PE\, Genesys Geothermal\nThousands of rooftop units are at or near their end of life. This is a key opportunity to decarbonize buildings. This session will focus on the options for replacement of rooftop units: understand the cost\, performance\, and environmental impact of multiple systems available including: geo-exchange systems and field piping options\, VRF systems: standard & hybrid\, Heat Pump Rooftop Units with gas and electric back up. A case study\, analyzing all these options\, will be presented along with opportunity for discussion and getting feedback on your specific building replacements.\n\nWho Speaks for the Trees? Limit (24)\nAssessing municipal tree preservation policies & ordinances after Canton Township lost a state and federal court challenge\nLeaders: Richard K Norton\, Ph.D.\, J.D.\, Professor\, U-M Urban and Regional Planning and Program in the Environment; Ann Marie Nicolson; Parker Wise.Learn the basics around the Canton Township court cases and what elements are important to have in local ordinances to defend them. The team will share recommendations for Canton Township’s updated ordinance and review several tools for assessing tree canopy coverage and why it is an important metric. Time will be allotted for discussion\, including possible collaboration in updating local ordinances throughout the county.\n\nFinancing Efficiency and Decarbonization Limit (24)\nLeaders: Todd O’Grady\, Michigan Saves; Lissa Spitz\, Washtenaw 2030 District\nUnlock financial incentives and affordable financing options for more than 150 clean energy improvements for your property. Whether you manage a business\, nonprofit\, local government\, or multifamily housing\, understanding the options available to accelerate our transition to better efficiency and clean energy. Learn how Michigan Saves financing stacks with federal IRA\, utility\, and upcoming City and State rebates and incentives as well as the technical support available to 2030 District members.\n\nAnn Arbor’s Green Rental Housing Ordinance Limit (24)\nLeaders: Joe Lange\, Energy Analyst\, City of Ann Arbor; Kevin McNeely\, McNeely Building\n​A final draft of Green Rental Housing policy is getting ready to be sent to City Council. This is an opportunity for landlords and management companies to understand the ordinance\, how it will be enforced\, and how to prepare your properties for its implementation.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/ann-arbor-washtenaw-2030-district-annual-summit/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Intermediate School District Teaching and Learning Center\, 1819 S. Wagner Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48106\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20240831T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T194618Z
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SUMMARY:September Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Implementing the A2 Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan\nSession VII: Introduction to ASHRAE Guideline 34-2019: Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings \nSpeaker: Janice K. Means\, PE\, LEED AP\, FESD\, FASHRAE \nASHRAE Guideline 34-2019\, Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings\, provides comprehensive and detailed descriptions of the processes and procedures for the retrofitting of historic buildings to achieve greater measured efficiency. The guideline is particularly aimed at providing guidance for ‘listed’ historic buildings; i.e.\, those formally designated or eligible to be designated as historically significant by a governing body\, however\, the guidance can be applied to any historic structure. \nGuideline 34 provides a step-by-step procedure for sensitive energy upgrading\, beginning with forming the project team and gathering building and energy use histories\, to instituting energy efficiency measures (EEM). Building envelope improvements\, environmental control strategies\, energy system analysis\, HVAC selection and lighting design considerations are all addressed in the guideline. All recommendations are made in consideration of preserving the integrity of the historically valuable building character\, materials\, and associated artifacts. \nThe session will include precautions when making an historic building more energy efficient. \nSpecial offer to purchase publications for attendees.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/september-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20240831T200050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T061302Z
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SUMMARY:October Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Implementing the A2 Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan\nSession VIII: Emerging High Performance Glazing Technologies \nSpeaker: Jared Blum\, Architectural Manager\, CDT\, CPHT\, Alpen High Performance Products \nCourse Description:\nEvolving energy standards and architectural trends put greater emphasis on glazing performance than\never before.  This course reflects on traditional glazing systems\, limitations\, and opportunities to\ndramatically improve the thermal efficiency of the building envelope through emerging technologies.\nAttendees will gain insight into how glazing systems affect overall wall performance and a core\nunderstanding of high-performance glazing components & assemblies.   Architects will learn how to\nevaluate and specify these products to meet specific project requirements\, enhance building\nperformance\, and increase occupant comfort.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/october-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20240831T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T155748Z
UID:2675-1731412800-1731416400@2030districts.org
SUMMARY:November Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Implementing the A2 Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan\nSession IX: COMMERCIAL ON-SITE SOLAR AND STORAGE: WHY SOLAR? WHY NOW?\nIntegrated System Planning for New and Existing buildings \nSpeakers:\nMissy Stults\, PhD\, Director City of Ann Arbor\, Office of Sustainability and Innovations\nChuck Hookham\, PE\, President\, Arbor Consultants\, PC\nJan Culbertson\, FAIA\, Washtenaw 2030 District \nDescription:\nOn-site solar and solar + battery systems can reduce electricity usage and cost\, enhance utility\ndistribution stability\, increase resilience\, and lower carbon emissions reduction\, with multiple\nadvantages for commercial\, industrial\, multi-family residential building owners and non-profits. Studies\nhave found that rooftop or ground-mount solar PV is both cost-effective and offers the shortest timeline\nto achieve these goals\, with solar-charged batteries enabling both reduced peak consumption and\nreliable power during DTE outages. Federal investment tax credits available right now are also\ncompelling\, offering over a 30% reduction in initial investment which shortens payback.\nThis session will cover the City of Ann Arbor plans to establish a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and how\ncommercial solar can be part of that system\, 2021 Energy Code solar-ready requirements for residential\nand commercial buildings scheduled to be in effect in 2025\, and actions that owners can take right now.\nChuck Hookham will also provide insights into sizing\, payback\, metering\, and the planning that is\nessential for both solar and integrated solar and storage systems. He will also highlight the importance\nof commissioning renewable generation systems and having solid contract documents to protect the\nowner’s investment.\nThe Washtenaw 2030 District Commercial Solar Program technical resources will be highlighted\, so you\ncan access free technical assistance to advance on-site generation for each of your projects. In addition\,\nresources for understanding and applying for IRA Tax Credits and Direct Pay will be shared.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/november-lunch-and-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20250107T024540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T153005Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan  2025 Session I: SouthTown – creating a healthy\, low carbon\, resilient community
DESCRIPTION:SouthTown\, an eight-story\, mixed-use housing complex at 1601 S. State\, will not only add 216 new apartments to Ann Arbor’s housing stock\, but will be the tallest mass timber building in Michigan. 80 SouthTown apartments will be workforce housing\, priced to be affordable: costing no more than 30% of one’s income for tenants making 60-80% of the area median income.  In addition\, the building will generate 100% of its energy from a solar pv system and a natural gas fuel cell system that is about two-thirds more efficient than DTE’s grid. The complex be independent from the DTE grid.\nUsing WELL v2 standards to inform the design\, the project creates healthy living and working environments for all. The project both welcomes and builds community through outdoor spaces\, pedestrian connections\, and a variety of living spaces. Celebrated green space invites the public in with the street level SouthTown Plaza\, 4M Garden courtyard\, and Roof Garden. As a porous block\, the project creates a welcoming entry to the complex and the neighborhood.\nSpeakers:\nDeveloper: Heidi Porscher\, 4M\nArchitect: Lisa Sauve and Adam Smith\, Synecdoche
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-i-southtown-creating-a-healthy-low-carbon-resilient-community/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan  2025 Session II: Accelerating to Zero—Faster Together  Washtenaw County Climate Action Progress
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nBeth Gibbons\, Director | Washtenaw County Resiliency Office\nMary Braun\, Energy and Sustainability Coordinator Washtenaw County- Facilities Management \nIn December 2022\, Washtenaw County adopted Resilient Washtenaw with a goal of county-wide carbon neutrality by 2035. According to the County GHG inventory\, existing buildings are the largest source of community CO2 emissions (66%). The county has completed a facility assessment and is implementing onsite renewables to meet their operational goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. \nBeth Gibbons began her work as Director of the Resiliency Office late last summer and will provide an update on the advancement of the climate plan in the county. Mary Braun has been instrumental in decarbonization planning and implementation for the county’s facility portfolio. She will share key takeaways from the facility assessment and the county’s next steps in the decarbonization of county facility operations. \nSpeakers will share implementation strategies for accelerating decarbonization in the broader county over the next year and how architects\, engineers and contractors are needed to change current practice and step up the removal of barriers to meet our community’s (and global) decarbonization goals.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-ii-resilient-washtenaw-update-and-the-decarbonization-of-county-facilities/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091404
CREATED:20250107T025210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T181002Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan  2025 Session III: Accelerating to Zero—Faster Together  University of Michigan Utilities Master Plan
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \nShana Weber\, Associate Vice President for Campus Sustainability\, University of Michigan \nKevin Morgan\, Manager\, Energy Management Program\, University of Michigan \nDescription: To meet the University of Michigan’s carbon neutrality goal\, the university is planning\nextensive geo-exchange heating and cooling systems\, deploying 25 MW of on-site solar\, and will\nparticipate in the construction of a new local off-site solar installation as part of a PPA. These actions will\nresult in the University sourcing all electricity from renewable sources. It also has established maximum\ncarbon-based standards for all new construction and major renovation projects costing more than $10\nmillion. The decarbonization of all university campuses will be guided by a utility master plan. This\npresentation will provide an overview of the planning underway for the Ann Arbor Campuses and\nprovide conceptual details for using utility scaled geo-exchange fields. \nAll new building and renovation projects are designed to be compatible with renewable energy-driven\nheating and cooling systems. Current projects include 99 bores (700 ft. deep) for a geo-exchange\nsystem at the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building\, 85 bores for the dining hall of the\nCentral Campus Residential Development\, and 8 additional bores for the Ginsberg Center building on\nCentral Campus.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-iii-eliminating-scope-1-2-emissions-university-of-michigan-utilities-master-plan/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP to join the A2ZERO Program and the Washtenaw / Ann Arbor 2030 District at an interactive evening to learn about and take action to promote “Sustainability in Houses of Worship“. Please save the date and submit your interest in attending by filling out this short form. \nLight refreshments will be served. Your hosts leaders from the 2030 District House of Worship Green Team and Missy Stults\, Director\, Sustainability & Innovations for the City of Ann Arbor.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/sustainability-in-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor Election Center\, 3021 Miller Road\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
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SUMMARY:Agrisolar: Maximizing Agriculture AND Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2023 requiring Michigan’s energy providers to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040. Beyond the climate benefits\, solar energy is increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels. \n“State officials estimate it may take 209\,000 acres worth of renewable energy to achieve clean energy goals. That’s half a percent of Michigan's land mass\, and about a third of the acreage Michigan currently uses to grow corn for ethanol-based gasoline. But it’s still more than twice the size of the city of Detroit. And neighbors often object to putting solar farms on open land for fear it will spoil the view\, affect property values\, destroy cropland and wildlife habitat or hinder outdoor recreation.” Bridge article \nThere are various co-location (dual- or multi-use) approaches to siting\, designing\, constructing\, and managing solar PV to reduce negative impacts of solar land use and enhance a wide range of ecological and anthropogenic services. Agrivoltaic and ecovoltaic co-location involve the direct integration of solar and agriculture (agrivoltaic) and/or more broadly ecosystem services (ecovoltaic) within the boundaries of solar infrastructure. Agrisolar PV is a broader umbrella concept and can include a variety of ground cover management approaches within the array bounds including both agrivoltaics and ecovoltaics\, and places more emphasis on holistic farm-integration rather than exclusively vertical integration of solar and agricultural production. Tools are being developed to help move agrisolar PV beyond the all-too-common “farming OR solar”\, or “food vs fuel” framing to a “farming AND solar” decision-making environment. \nSpeaker:\nM. Charles Gould\, MSU Extension Bioenergy Educator \nCharles Gould provides relevant expertise in the areas of renewable energy and energy conservation to Michigan farmers and agribusinesses that help them be sustainable now and into the future. He has expertise in dual-use land management and conservation practices for solar projects\, bioenergy crop production\, small anaerobic digesters\, and on-farm energy conservation measures. \nCharles is the author of journal articles\, bulletins\, fact sheets\, textbook chapters\, and curriculum. He also\nhas numerous articles published in the popular farm press. He has over 30 years of experience bringing about changes in behavior and perceptions that result in increasing farm profitability\, a cleaner environment\, and greater societal benefits. \nHe has a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University in Agriculture Education and a Master of\nAgricultural Extension from The University of Georgia with a focus on water quality. He has been with\nMichigan State University Extension since 1995.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/agrisolar-maximizing-agriculture-and-renewable-energy/
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SUMMARY:Graham Sustainability Scholars Transportation Team Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually to hear from the U-M Graham Sustainability Scholars team who worked closely with the 2030 District to administer this year’s transportation survey. Thanks to the participation of nearly 500 employees across Washtenaw County\, we have collected a range of data on commuting habits\, emissions\, and preferences that we’re excited to share with you. \nIn addition to a summary of the overall results\, we will be sharing how responses have changed since the first survey in 2021 and celebrating the teams with the highest participation rate. The winner will receive a Marquee Arts gift certificate to take their team to the movies!
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/graham-sustainability-scholars-transportation-team-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T130000
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan  2025 Session IV: Updates to the Michigan Commercial Energy Code: 2025 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nAaron Frantz\, PE\, Associate\, Peter Basso Associates \nDescription:\nBuilding codes set minimum standards for residential and commercial building construction and help to ensure the\nhealth\, safety and welfare of building occupants and communities. More specifically\, building energy codes set minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction\, additions and certain renovations. In short\, energy codes outline the least energy-efficient building that can be built according to law. These codes address insulation\, windows\, air sealing\, HVAC equipment\, lighting controls and other factors that work together to help improve occupant health\, increase occupant comfort\, reduce emissions and ensure building resilience. Energy codes are also the only building codes that pay customers back overtime by lowering the energy use and associated costs of the buildings they occupy.\nThe new Michigan Commercial Energy Code takes effect on April 22 nd . This session will enable you to understand where the Commercial energy codes come from\, how they work\, what changes have occurred since the last update in 2015\, and how to navigate the path between prescriptive and modeled compliance paths.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-iv-tbd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T150000
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SUMMARY:SEAS Team Presentation - Food Service Business Sustainability Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:Join Ann Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District and the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Masters project team to learn about the Food Service Business Sustainability Roadmap. The team has conducted extensive research for the past year and a half to develop strategies specifically for restaurants\, bars\, and cafes to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, advance water conservation\, and improve waste management\, in alignment with Ann Arbor’s A2ZERO Plan. \nWe will share our findings from surveys and interviews with food service professionals serving customers at various scales and provide tangible examples of how to reduce emissions in day-to-day operations. Please attend if you would like to learn more about how food service businesses can become more energy efficient\, reduce water use\, decrease food and packaging waste\, improve employee engagement\, and procure food more sustainably.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/seas-team-presentation-food-service-business-sustainability-roadmap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan 2025 Session V: City of Ann Arbor Sustainability Update
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Missy Stults\, Julie Roth \nDescription:\nThe City of Ann Arbor has set the goal of achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030.\nAccording to the City of Ann Arbor’s 2021 GHG Inventory buildings (including U-M) account for 67% of\ncommunity emissions. In its 4th year of implementing the A2ZERO Plan\, the Office of Sustainability will\ndetail its progress and show how its climate action millage funds are being used and priorities for 2024-\n25.\nThe City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability will share progress on plan strategies and goals as well as\nspecific actions for accelerating decarbonization in the built environment to be implemented over the\nnext year and how architects\, engineers and contractors are needed to participate\, through identifying\nand removing barriers and pushing for relevant practice resources and policies to aid in meeting our\ncommunity’s (and global) decarbonization goals.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-v-city-of-ann-arbor-sustainability-update/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
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SUMMARY:Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan 2025 Session VI: Meijer Sustainability Overview
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erik Petrovskis\, Director of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability\, Meijer \nDescription: \nOur food system is at the heart of some of the greatest environmental challenges our world faces today. Food service businesses have one of the highest average energy use per square foot of any retail use. However\, food service businesses are creative\, resilient\, and innovative! They are well-positioned to be leaders in our climate action. \nToday we are taking a deeper look at Meijer\, a regional\, family-owned Michigan based retailer who has set and is meeting meaningful climate goals. Meijer operates over 270 supercenters and grocery stores\nthroughout Michigan\, Ohio\, Indiana\, Illinois\, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments\, as well as pharmacies\, comprehensive apparel departments\, pet departments\, garden centers\, toys and electronics. \nMeijer surpassed a key sustainability goal of reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent compared to 2018\, a year ahead of its target by achieving a 57 percent reduction in 2023.\nAs part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices\, Meijer implemented multiple key actions that improved its operational efficiency and contributed to its carbon emissions reduction milestone: \nRenewable Energy Investments: Meijer has taken a significant step toward reducing its carbon footprint by investing in virtual power purchase agreements with renewable solar and wind energy.\nEnergy Efficiency Prioritization: Meijer has converted lighting at its retail facilities to energy-efficient LED\, activated advanced building controls for optimized energy management and continues to conduct building recommissioning to improve overall operational efficiency. The retailer also prioritizes lifecycle asset management to replace equipment with more efficient options\, and implements and tests new advanced technology\, such as geothermal refrigeration.\nRefrigerant Management: For the last four years\, Meijer has achieved the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate among all EPA GreenChill Program partners nationwide.
URL:https://2030districts.org/annarbor/event/implementing-the-a2zero-carbon-neutrality-plan-2025-session-vi-tbd/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor 2030 District":MAILTO:karenthurman@2030districts.org
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