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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will take its first look at the proposed Green Rental Housing Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.
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The City of Ann Arbor is looking to merge its Energy and Environmental Commissions into one Sustainability Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Despite uncertainties at the state and federal level, the City of Ann Arbor continues the push toward a more sustainable energy future. Back in November, voters approved creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The municipally owned utility will supplement the existing services from DTE Energy and seeks to use 100% renewable power. There is a lot of work to be done, but the city is moving the project forward. Where does it stand now and what comes next? WEMU's David Fair found out in a conversation with Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.
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Ann Arbor broke ground Tuesday morning on its new fire station, the first net-zero station to be built in the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor has a new 10-year deal with DTE to replace its gas franchise agreement with a new heating franchise. Negotiators say it’s the first in the nation to include climate and carbon reduction goals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The next step toward Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility becoming a reality happens at tonight’s City Council meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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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.
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With the voters of Ann Arbor approving establishing a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), 2025 will see the beginning of its creation, but there is still a lot to get done. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million federal grant for the installation of a geothermal energy system in the Bryant neighborhood. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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Now that Ann Arbor voters have overwhelmingly approved the authorization of a Sustainable Energy Utility, the city has to now create one. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.