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…
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.
A model ordinance by the Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School. This ordinance covers wind turbine siting for turbines of varying sizes in both rural and urban environments. Click here to view the fact sheet
When local governments seek to implement green projects within their community, the Economic Development Administration of the US Federal Government may not be the first place they think of. While the primary purpose of EDA grants are to promote job creation and economic prosperity, “environmentally-sustainable development” is one of EDA’s investment priorities. They include: Collaborative Read more…
Vermont legislators enacted a bill recently that streamlines the process for small-scale solar installations, opening the door for residential and commercial customers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with less red tape. “Aside from time, a recent report produced by SunRun estimated that permitting adds roughly $2,500 to the cost of an average residential installation.” – from Read more…
The EPA has released a great guide for local governments interested in Energy Efficiency. This document covers not only an overview of good projects for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas production, but it also includes strategies for successfully implementing a program and paying for it. Note that this guide is part of a series Read more…
Washtenaw County wanted to implement renewable technology as part of their Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), but wasn’t sure what locations and systems would make the best use of their grant dollars. So the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office helped the County examine water heating needs in county buildings determine which buildings would be Read more…
By replacing their old mercury vapor streetlights with new LED technology, the City of Lincoln Park will be cutting their lighting bills in half! Street lighting is typically the biggest cost for a city, and LEDs can be a great investment. The bulbs produce more light using less energy, and they also last an average Read more…
One simple change is saving lots of energy at Hazel Park’s Viking Ice Arena! The problem Every hockey fan has watched the Zamboni go around the rink between periods, scraping shavings off the ice and leaving a smooth surface for skaters. But have you ever thought about where all that ice goes?
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