Ann Arbor City Council unanimously supported the intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) at Monday night’s session. The proposed PACE program would provide special assessments for energy projects on commercial properties. The next step in the process is to hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. ...
Today my wife and I went to IMSB (University of Michigan's Intramural Sports Building), as usual, for a workout and, as usual, on this cold day (it doesn't matter the temperature), the windows are propped open all over the building with heat escaping (or in the summer the air conditioning). ...
Michigan currently has some of the highest energy prices in the Midwest. Our congested and inadequate transmission grid forces consumers to buy more expensive power while keeping cleaner, more affordable alternatives out of the market. We rely on energy everyday to power our lives. But our frail transmission grid is ...
The City of Ann Arbor encourages residents and businesses to voluntarily observe a world-wide “Earth Hour” and turn off unnecessary lights on Saturday, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Participating residents and businesses may officially sign up for this effort by pledging to turn off lights for one hour on ...
This winter seems tougher than previous ones. My husband’s company cut his hours and we are trying to adjust to our new budget. I would really love to bring down some of our utility bills. Do you have any suggestions?-Chris, Saline I am sorry about your situation, it seems as ...
Homeowners hoping to get a comprehensive energy audit to address how they can make their home more energy efficient often must visit several service providers to address their needs. Sometimes they give up altogether due to the complexity of the process. That’s why three Ann Arbor businesses have joined together to ...
The crane parked Wednesday morning at the corner of South Main and William in downtown Ann Arbor launched a new wave of energy savings onto the roof of 350 S. Main St. Solar panels were lifted to the roof of the four-story office and retail building as it becomes what ...
Ypsilanti’s Department of Public Services is beginning a three-year project aimed at reducing energy usage in city buildings. The money for an energy and conservation efficiency revolving fund was set aside when City Council was developing its 2009-10 budget. An initial $250,000 was provided to begin making improvements, and the ...
About 2,000 Washtenaw County homes - including some on Ann Arbor's west side - are still without power after a powerful line of storms moved across the state early Thursday evening.
To help address the statewide funding crises, Ann Arbor’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2011, which begins on July 1, includes plans to de-energize approximately 1,250 streetlights throughout the city. This action will allow the city to save $120,000 annually in energy costs, which are supported by the General Fund, ...
June 21 marks this year's Summer Solstice, which means the first official days of summer are quickly approaching. For many of us, though, the first "official" day of summer is marked not by the position of the sun in the sky but by that first trip to the swimming pool. ...
The strong smell associated with natural gas wafted through downtown Ann Arbor for a time this afternoon after a gas line ruptured at the construction site for the new police-court building, forcing North Fifth Avenue to close.
In addition to abstaining from meat, sweets or some favorite activity, some members of a local church are making a different kind of fast during Lent - one that will help alleviate hunger for others and help the environment. Ann Arbor’s St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is encouraging its ...
What was your home heating bill last month? Was it $300, $400, maybe even $500? All around us, there is much buzz about the green economy. From clean energy projects to advanced batteries, Michigan is properly branding itself as a world capitol of innovation and green technology. Catching the clean ...
What was your home heating bill last month? Was it $300, $400, maybe even $500? All around us, there is much buzz about the green economy. From clean energy projects to advanced batteries, Michigan is properly branding itself as a world capitol of innovation and green technology. Catching the clean ...
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