Articles tagged: energy conservation

Earth Hour this Saturday: Ann Arbor encourages residents and businesses to shut lights off for 1 hour

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Posted: Mar 22, 2013

Ann Arbor officials are once again encouraging residents and businesses to take part in the annual worldwide observance of Earth Hour this Saturday. Read more »

On the agenda: LED street lights, parking plan and more to come before Ann Arbor City Council

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Posted: Apr 16, 2010

Ann Arbor officials have reached a deal with DTE Energy to convert 58 conventional streetlights in the city to energy efficient LEDs — or light-emitting diodes. The Ann Arbor City Council is being asked on ... Read more »

Scio Township residents take advantage of tax credits for renewable energy systems

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Posted: Feb 15, 2010

Irwin Martin had considered on-site electrical power generation ever since he bought Walnut Hill Farm in 2003. Located in Scio Township, the 11-acre farm sits on one of Washtenaw County’s highest points, and updrafts are ... Read more »

Ann Arbor Energy Office needs your help

Posted: Jan 25, 2010

The City of Ann Arbor Energy Office is always interested in learning about what people are doing to improve energy efficiency or use renewable energy in their homes and businesses. Read more »

City of Ann Arbor converting more streetlights to LED

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Posted: Jan 15, 2010

A look at some Ann Arbor streetlights that have been converted to LEDs in front of a downtown restaurant sign. The City of Ann Arbor is converting more city streetlights to light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, ... Read more »