This Month’s Theme: Sustainable Food Systems
Food loss and waste is estimated to be roughly one third of the food intended for human consumption in the United States.
ANNOUNCING: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District and RESTART are launching a collaboration in 2024 to
provide energy and water efficiency assessments for commercial food service establishments in Washtenaw County.
Use these calculators to see your foodprint
Local Food – CSA, Farmers Markets Etc.
Reducing food waste at the local level: guidance for municipalities to reduce food waste within local food systems
Waste MAP (Waste Methane Assessment Platform)
Common Ground Film Trailer: Regenerative farming practices improving soil health and sequestering carbon.
Resources and Tips for reducing food waste at home: from planning, to shopping and storing – plus recipes!
Events:
- Lunch and Learn: Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan Session 2: All Electric Food Service
Planning & Design for Sustainability – Case Study: UM New Central Campus Residential Development Food Service - EIBC PUBLIC CONVENING | State Implementation – Home Energy Rebate Program
- SUSTAINABILITY SERIES: OSI is bringing the Sustainability Series back for another season at the downtown branch of AADL!
- Multi- Family Quarterly Group Meeting: Improve the efficiency of your apartment building at turnover.
- The Future of Distributed Energy Systems – BOMA Conference – Washington DC
- Second Annual Climate Teach-In: Build Your Climate Action Toolkit
- 2024 Hot Water Forum & Hot Air Forum
News:
- Conquer the Cold Challenge
- Schedule of MPSC Meeting Dates
- A2ZERO AMBASSADOR APPLICATION NOW OPEN!
- DTE EnergySmarts | Winter 2024 Article “Stay Cool With Refrigeration Rebates”
New Members:
- University Towers
- Samaritas
- Ann Arbor Elks James L. Crawford Lodge
- SEAS Team – Restaurant and Bar
Member Resources
- EGLE announces 2024 energy grants open for applications
- Energy Management Grants
- City of Ann Arbor Benchmarking Ordinance 2023
- DTE’s MIGreen Power Plan