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November Newsletter

By November 1, 2024Ann Arbor

Solar, Storage and Seasonal

  • GM offering new home energy storage options for US EV owners
  • Guidebook: New energy infrastructure is coming to Michigan. How can communities prepare?
  • Milestone for global renewables generation, and other top energy stories – World Economic Forum
  • Current Status of Solar Installations in Ann Arbor by Zip Code
  • A2 Area Commercial Solar Program
  • Compost Recipe
  • Master Compost Classes
  • What’s Your Pumpkin Plan?

Events –

Highlight: Lunch and Learn Nov 12 12-1

COMMERCIAL ON-SITE SOLAR AND STORAGE: WHY SOLAR? WHY NOW?
Integrated System Planning for New and Existing buildings

Nov. 7th 9-11am MPSC Working Group Meeting Virtual

Nov. 8th Sustainability in Construction Conference

New Members

Congratulations WASHTENAW COUNTY- Six Washtenaw County buildings have obtained Energy Star Certification for YE Aug 2024 through an Ann Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District Energy Management Grant.

News

  • Pocket Forest Project Buhr Park – by Lissa Spitz
  • Now available: 2024 edition of Center for Sustainable Systems’ sustainability factsheets includes interactivity, improved design
  • Transportation Electrification Roadmap ” MIEIBC
  • One in Four Low-Income Households Spend 15% of Income on Energy Bills
  • For Students with Disabilities, Electric School Buses Could Transform the School Commute -WRI
  • Protecting Biodiversity Hinges on Securing Indigenous and Community Land Rights – WRI

Member Resources

  • BUILT Nonprofits Grant – Deadline Nov. 12th
  • Community Energy Management Application Deadline has been extended!
  • Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) Launching Statewide early 2025
  • City of Ann Arbor Commercial EV Charger Program
  • City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations Residential Energy Rebates
  • DTE Natural Gas Bonus – Limited Time offer
  • Portfolio Manager Update: Your 1–100 ENERGY STAR score and other metrics may change this January
  • Energy Management Grants

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Nov 2024 Newsletter

2030 Districts Network