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December 2011
Clean Cities Activity Continues in West Michigan
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West Michigan Clean Cities Counties |
West Michigan Clean Cities’ stakeholders can expect an exciting year ahead. Thanks to extended funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Clean Energy Coalition will continue its work to bring U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designation to the 11-county area of Southwest Michigan. Over the course of nine months starting in January 2012, Clean Energy Coalition staff will hold multiple outreach and education events aimed at supporting efforts to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions in West Michigan’s transportation sector.
Clean Energy Coalition Project Manager Aaron Champion will serve as the West Michigan Clean Cities Coordinator. In this role he will actively meet with fleet managers and other stakeholders to find the most appropriate path toward designation for the area.
Participants can also expect to learn about best practices, incentives, and emerging trends in the alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technology industry. For those with more deliberate and active plans to deploy alternative fuel vehicles and technologies, the Clean Cities program provides technical support, which can often help stakeholders overcome specific obstacles and become familiar with operating and safety precautions for new vehicle technologies.
Clean Energy Coalition’s goal is to drive consensus among the West Michigan stakeholders to bring new clean vehicle projects to the area. Once the DOE designates the area as an official coalition, there will be a single voice to represent the area's interests. This is particularly valuable for small and mid-sized fleets that may not have the time or resources to “go it alone,” not to mention capture the interest of government officials and technology providers.
The first West Michigan Clean Cities stakeholder meeting will be held in Grand Rapids on March 22, 2012. A specific location will be announced at a later date. To learn more about the West Michigan Clean Cities Coalition, please contact Aaron Champion.
Clean Energy Coalition Launches New Retail Website
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http:www.cleanenergyoutlet.org |
Clean Energy Coalition just launched http://www.cleanenergyoutlet.org, a website featuring a comprehensive range of energy-efficient products available for purchase. With an extensive inventory and user-friendly ordering system, the online Clean Energy Outlet makes it easy to save energy and money in homes or businesses.
“We’re excited to offer this one-stop shop for energy efficiency,” said Sean Reed, executive director of Clean Energy Coalition. “Whether it’s business owners, homeowners, renters or landlords, the people we talk to every day want to take action to reduce their energy use. The Clean Energy Outlet website makes this possible.”
Visitors to the online Clean Energy Outlet can search by item, brand or energy-related topic to find products that will help reduce energy use and reduce monthly utility bills. The website features a wide variety of products, and in-stock items usually ship within one business day to homes or offices across the United States and Canada.
Products available through the website include individual compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs) as well as LED holiday light sets. Caulking and weather-stripping material are available along with a link to a free download of an ENERGY STAR® Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating. Also featured are energy monitors for individual devices or entire houses and water-related equipment ranging from faucet aerators to showerheads.
The Clean Energy Outlet website represents an evolution from a small storefront in Clean Energy Coalition’s former office in Ypsilanti that served local customers. While Clean Energy Coalition is in the process of building out a retail presence at its new office in Ann Arbor, the store’s online presence means that more customers can shop for energy items at any time of day.
“The Clean Energy Outlet enables people to make a change and see results,” said Reed. “The inventory and 24/7 access provided through our website are a great resource for customers.”
For more information, please contact Clean Energy Coalition Division Manager Joshua Brugeman.
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Save 10% at the Clean Energy Outlet
It's not too late for post-holiday sales: save 10% when you shop the online Clean Energy Outlet NOW for gifts that save energy and money! Search the site by product name or brand or even the energy topic on your mind, and items will be shipped right to your home or business. Use coupon code “HOLIDAY10” at checkout for 10% off your order, now through January 30th.
Concentrate features Clean Energy Coalition
Clean Energy Coaliton's continued growth was featured in Concentrate's Innovation and Job News earlier this month. Clean Energy Coalition is currently hiring a Manager of Development & Marketing. Visit our website to download the full job description with application details, or read the full article from Concentrate here.
Coming Soon: Sustainable Ann Arbor Forums
The City of Ann Arbor is hosting a series of community forums to discuss local sustainability issues with community representatives, subject experts and city staff. Occurring monthly, January through April, in the Downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library, the series begins January 12, 2012, at 7pm with a discussion on Resource Management. The forum on March 8, 2012, will include an overview of Ann Arbor's Climate Action Plan, a collaborative project between the City of Ann Arbor and Clean Energy Coalition.
View the full agenda here.
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