ann arbor energy commission

The Ann Arbor Energy Commission is looking to find what incentives could be implemented to encourage more zero emission developments. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Energy Commission has put the brakes on a resolution asking the City Council to pass a carbon pollution impact fee. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Energy Commission tonight will discuss recommending a carbon pollution impact fee to the City Council, but there are questions about its legality. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor wants to move away from natural gas. In 2020, the city declared a climate emergency and noted the need to get off of fossil fuels. For the most part, that means a shift to more electric appliances, including the manner in which we heat the spaces where we live and work. Is it possible to make the transition? Some say yes. Some say no. John Mirsky is a member of the Ann Arbor Energy Commission,. He says it is absolutely possible and, in fact, has done it at his own home. He shares his perspective with WEMU's David Fair.

The Ann Arbor Energy Commission is pushing to get the city to adopt a ban on natural gas for all new construction. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The budget for Ann Arbor’s Community Climate Action Millage will be taken up at tonight’s Energy Commission meeting. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has a preview.

How would a “Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation” tax levy enhance funding for environmental measures? A countywide ballot initiative will be…

The U.S. is out of the Paris Climate Accord. Despite lack of support from the current administration, many are heartened by the growing interest in…

In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair speaks to Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about environmental accomplishments in 2016 and…

Ann Arbor city council will soon be asked to pass a resolution offering support to a specific plan to reduce carbon emissions. In this week's "Issues of…