utilities

County officials anticipate major infrastructural changes as plans for a proposed Augusta Township data center move forward. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A preliminary report suggests Ann Arbor’s pilot Guaranteed Income Pilot program statistically significant differences in food, housing or utility insecurities compared to those in the study not getting GI payments. But it’s still early in the process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new statewide ballot initiative would ban Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors from political giving. Colin Jackson has more.

While they have been only provided plans, the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) says the proposed University of Michigan data center in Ypsilanti Township likely wouldn’t strain its capacity for water and sewer service. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is working to launch its sustainable energy utility initiative and has found an executive director to spearhead the effort. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A ballot campaign planning to launch soon would ask voters to ban political donations from committees affiliated with utility monopolies and from with public contractors. We have more from Rick Pluta.

One of the main goals of the draft Comprehensive Use Plan is to spur economic and residential growth in Ann Arbor. But such growth could bring infrastructure problems. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night approved increases in the local water, sewer and stormwater rates. The administration says the hikes are needed for infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.