Pedestrians and drivers on John R. Road in Hazel Park may notice new fixtures on street lights thanks to energy-saving LED lights the City has installed. These new LED street lights are more efficient than the previous lights, helping the city save energy and money while improving the aesthetics of the downtown area. The project Read more…
Pedestrians and drivers on John R. Road in Hazel Park may notice new fixtures on street lights thanks to energy-saving LED lights the city has installed. These new LED street lights are more efficient than the previous lights, helping the city save energy and money while improving the aesthetics of the downtown area. The project Read more…
As noted by a article, the City of Lathrup Village actively pursues and successfully receives funding for municipal, residential and commercial energy efficiency projects. Matt Baumgarten, who serves on SEMREO’s Board of Directors, states, “It’s written into our strategic plan to pursue opportunities not only for the city, but also for residents, to be an energy-efficient Read more…
Encourages sustainable design and provides a definition of a solar collector and discusses height requirements. To view the ordinance, click here.
A model ordinance by the Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School for small-scale solar PV and solar thermal installations in urban environments. Includes a discussion of access, rights and zoning districts. To view the ordinance, click here.
A model wind ordinance funded in part by the Wisconsin based Focus on Energy program. Applicable to small (less than 100 kW and/or less than 170 feet tall) installations in urban environments. To view the ordinance, click here.
In 2011, the City of Holland and its utility, the Holland Board of Public Works, embarked on creating a Community Energy Plan, with a target year of 2050, with the following goals: Ensure economic competitiveness; Provide reliable and affordable energy; and, Protect the environment. The energy plan is distinctive because of the level of cooperation Read more…
Please join with the Regional Energy Office in celebrating at our first annual meeting on February 26. We’ll begin our meeting with a review of our accomplishments, which include over $2.7 million won on behalf of southeast Michigan local governments for municipal energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and a $30 million grant from the U.S. Read more…
[Written on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2013] Perhaps the most important civil rights issue facing us today is climate change. It completely changes the foundation that all our other questions, concerns and struggles are built upon. If climate change becomes catastrophic, humanity will not die. But those with power and resources will be the Read more…
Establishes guidelines for siting wind turbines. Provides definitions, siting and design, application, safety requirements of small and medium sized wind turbine installations. To view the ordinance, click here.
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