
	Save the Date: Clean Cities Meeting Ann Arbor Area Clean Cities Coalition (AACC) will be holding a meeting at Frenchie's, 54 East Cross Street in Ypsilanti's Historic Depot Town, on Wednesday, August 12th, from 10 am to noon for discussion and networking on local clean transportation initiatives. Guest speakers: Rob Bacyinski, Alternative Fuel Program Manager at DTE Energy, will present information on CNG Options for fleets. Bob Kopach, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of the Solar Electric Vehicle Company, will show fleets and other organizations how to get a free solar vehicle. To ensure an accurate head count and reserve your place at the table, email your RSVP to robyn@cec-mi.org as soon as possible. Raising Funds for CEC - Electronically! Clean Energy Coalition has been designated the beneficiary organization on several Facebook Causes, such as Support for Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources (link). Having unrestricted income allows CEC to pursue services that grants don't cover. Some Facebook users don't just donate - they make a pledge to raise funds. Recently, Geoff Livingston donated his birthday and raised $656 for CEC. Other Facebook users have also made the pledge. Are you on Facebook? Donate your birthday to raise funds for CEC! Rebuild Ypsilanti Billboard Unveiled Rebuild Ypsilanti creates a network of community partners - local organizations, businesses, energy enthusiasts and experts - that save money by saving energy. Recently, CEC unveiled the billboard shown below to connect with even more community members. Located on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti, the billboard will generate 508,872 potential impressions this month. Special thanks to volunteer graphic designer Mandy Haga for providing the dynamic billboard design! For more information about Rebuild Ypsilanti, contact CEC Project Manager Greg Vendena. Featured Product @ CEC's Energy Outlet Niagara’s EcoKits are a great way to implement conservation efforts around your home. These effective and easy-to-use kits also make wonderful gifts and educational materials. Clean Energy Coalition's Energy Outlet - located in Ypsilanti, Michigan's historic Depot Town - carries three EcoKits for water, electricity, and gas savings. Download the coupon! The Water EcoKit™ includes: 1.5 GPM Earth® Massage Showerhead 1.5 GPM Dual-Spray Kitchen Swivel Aerator (2) 1.0 GPM Bathroom Aerators Toilet Tank Bank Toilet Water Saver Fill Cycle Diverter Teflon Tape Leak Detection Tablets and Tips Water Conservation Wheel with Tips Flow meter bag Product Value = $24 EcoKit Cost = $20 Your Cost = Only $18 (with 10% off coupon) You can also find out the value, cost, and contents of Niagara's Electricity and Gas EcoKits on our website.		Newsletter Sponsor Interurban Transit Partnership ("The Rapid") is the authority that provides a variety of public transportation services for the Grand Rapids metro area and beyond. It is organized and operates under Michigan Public Act 196 of 1967. The Rapid operates 26 fixed routes, demand-response services for people with disabilities and those living outside the fixed-route service area, and car and vanpooling programs, among other services. The activities of The Rapid are overseen by a 15-member board of directors that represent the six municipalities in The Rapid service area. To learn more about The Rapid - one of CEC's newest stakeholders - visit their website. Follow Us! Get Involved Energy Tips Did you know? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a leak of one drip per second can cost $1/month. By simply repairing leaks in faucets, pipes, and showerheads, you can significantly reduce your water bills. Other DOE recommendations include: Purchase an efficient showerhead. If your showerhead predates 1992, you could be using up to 5.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm)! By replacing your showerhead with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gpm, you will save at least three gallons of water for every minute you use your shower. A faucet aerator can help you save one gallon per minute or more. When replacing your aerator, bring your old one to a store like the Energy Outlet to ensure a proper fit. *Purchase an ENERGY STAR® appliance. If you're able, invest in an ENERGY STAR® appliance. Inefficient washing machines, for example, can cost three times as much to operate than energy efficient models. Replacing an old model can result in a lot of savings! To learn more, visit the U.S. DOE's website.


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