sustainability

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.

The Ann Arbor Environmental Commission is recommending the inclusion of natural features sustainability in the city’s new Comprehensive Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

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.

City densification, affordable housing, commercial development, sustainable energy — Ann Arbor is contending with a number of important issues that are keeping city officials very busy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the city’s goals moving forward.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a challenge on Friday for middle school students to engineer and code their own semiconductors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

In June of 2020, the City of Ann Arbor adopted its A2Zero Plan. Its goal was to move the city to full carbon neutrality by the year 2030. Under the best of circumstances, it presented a difficult task. With the new administration enacting funding cuts and some new local challenges, it may be nearly impossible to hit the target date. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ann Arbor Energy Commission member John Mirsky about what comes next.

Ann Arbor is gearing up once again for this year’s Commuter Challenge in May where locals are encouraged to take alternative transportation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council and the general public Monday night were presented the latest proposed budget by the administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor city operations are now powered by 70% renewable energy — a significant jump over the past five years. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

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.