Now Offered: Solar Site Assessment & Design

Clean Energy Coalition highly recommends a solar site assessment at the beginning of a retrofit project, before purchasing real estate, or if a project owner is interested in harvesting solar energy in the future.  An assessment can help one avoid making design decisions that make the harvesting of free solar energy difficult or impossible. Even if you don't have the funds to buy a solar system now, some advance planning can cut the labor of future solar system installations by as much as half, thus reducing the cost of your solar system.

CEC is now collecting solar site assessment raw data on energy audits where appropriate. This allows us to offer Photographic Solar Site Assessment, Photographic +3d model Solar Site Assessment, and Solar Design Services. 

To learn more about our solar site assessment and design services, please contact Christina Snyder (888.818.0987 x707).

CEC Welcomes New Board Member

Heidi Grix was recently welcomed as CEC's newest board member.  Heidi Grix is the Executive Director of The Arbor Hospice Foundation and the Vice President of Development for Arbor Hospice. In her dual roles, she is part of Arbor Hospice's executive team, providing leadership and direction for fund-raising and donor-related activities while administering the policies, programs and personnel of The Foundation. Prior to her work at Arbor Hospice, Heidi served as the Director of Financial Development for the Washtenaw Regional Chapter of the America Red Cross and the Development Manager for the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Heidi serves on numerous boards and committees at local not for profit organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Ann Arbor Rotary, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Language from Oakland University and a State of Michigan Teaching Certificate (K-8) from Eastern Michigan University.

Save These Dates!

The next Ann Arbor Clean Cities meeting is scheduled from 10:00am-12:00pm on Wednesday, March 10 in the Community Room of the Ypsilanti Public Library - Whittaker Road Branch, Ypsilanti, MI (map).  Several guest speakers are lined up:

• Carmine Palombo from Southeast Michigan Council of Governments will discuss the future of regional transportation;
• Scott Greenlee and Dave DiShaw from DeAnza Fuel Group will discuss their revolutionary ethanol microfueler; and
• Deb Maranger Menk from the Center for Automotive Research will discuss the economic and environmental impacts of a corporate fleet vehicle purchase program.

The meeting is free; coffee and bagels will be provided. 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.  

The tenth annual Mayor's Green Fair is set for Friday, June 11, 2009 from 6pm-9pm in downtown Ann Arbor. With streets closed for this free event, all are welcome to learn about clean energy, green commuting, biking, and meet the environmental leaders of Washtenaw County! Live music and special youth activities will also be featured.

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Energy Tips

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating can account for 14-25% of the energy consumed in a home. Significant savings can be achieved by following some of the tips below:

*To prevent heat loss, install heat traps on the water pipes at the water heater.

*Insulate at least the first six feet of pipes connected to the water heater.

*Lower the thermostat of your water heater to 120°F.

*Every three months, drain a quart of water from your water tank to remove sediment. Sediment disrupts heat transfer, lowering the efficiency of your water heater.

*Consider purchasing an on-demand or tankless water heater for up to 30% savings (compared to a standard storage tank water heater).

*A solar water heater can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water. Available for use in any climate, see if you are eligible for a tax credit or rebate. 

To learn more, visit the U.S. DOE's website.

 
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