Ann Arbor Energy Office on lookout for new energy ideas

The Ann Arbor Energy Office doesn't have all of the answers. It's staff knows it, and that's why they're looking for your ideas.

The energy office has created a list of projects it hopes to put into action with the help of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds. These ideas (about a baker's dozen) range from expanding the getDowntown program to installing more LED streetlights to creating a crash course energy efficiency program for homes.

But the energy office wants more. It wants local residents to send in their ideas and suggestions for promoting more sustainable options in Ann Arbor.

"Our goal is to be more transparent and let more people participate in the planning process," says Andrew Brix, energy programs manager with the Ann Arbor Energy Office.

The ideas will be rated on a combination of CO2 and energy use reduction, along with job creation. All ideas must include enough information so they can be fairly evaluated and be able to be implemented within one year or less.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday. For information, send an email to energy@a2gov.org.

Source: Andrew Brix, energy programs manager with the Ann Arbor Energy Office
Writer: Jon Zemke

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