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August 2011
Clean Energy Coalition Leads Climate Action
Clean Energy Coalition has teamed up with the City of Ann Arbor to develop a community-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP). Local governments throughout the country have developed CAPs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prepare for expected climate change impacts.
Ann Arbor’s CAP builds on a recently established goal to reduce community-wide GHG emissions by 8 percent from year 2000 levels by the year 2015. Through a city task force and community engagement process, Clean Energy Coalition will help facilitate the City’s adoption of long-term GHG emissions reduction targets and outline the specific strategies necessary to achieve both immediate and future reduction goals.
The Ann Arbor community will be engaged throughout the process of drafting the plan, including providing feedback on proposed emissions reduction measures. While an official long-term target for Ann Arbor has not been made, some community CAPs–like the one developed by Portland, Oregon–aim to reduce GHG emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050.
To learn more about this initiative, contact CEC Communities division manager Jenny Oorbeck.
Auburn Hills, Mich.: It's Electrifying!
Adding to the long list of accomplishments from stakeholders of Clean Energy Coalition's Detroit Area Clean Cities program, the City of Auburn Hills adopted Michigan’s first electric vehicle ordinance. The ordinance will facilitate electric vehicle charging stations and applicable infrastructure planning. Approved by City Council in July, the ordinance encourages property owners to plan and install electric vehicle supply equipment, commonly referred to as charging stations, to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
 "After you talk to Steve Cohen [Auburn Hills Community Development Director] for a few minutes, you know that Auburn Hills is absolutely committed to support electric vehicles," said Matt Sandstrom, Detroit Area Clean Cities coordinator and mobility division manager at Clean Energy Coalition. "Steve is determined to establish Auburn Hills as Michigan’s leader in electric vehicle community readiness as a way to support the automotive industry in Southeast Michigan." Auburn Hills is home to Chrysler Group, Magna E-Car and ALT-E, among other automotive companies making significant investments into electric drive technology.
Learn more about Auburn Hills’ electric vehicle ordinance here.
To learn more about Detroit Area Clean Cities, or to become a stakeholder, contact CEC Mobility division manager Matt Sandstrom.
What Color is Your House?
 Earlier this month, attendees of Clean Energy Coalition's event Green My House: Energy Savers Edition learned about energy friendly home improvements, including what to do, how to pay for it and where to get help. If you missed the event, you can view the presentations online.
To learn more about energy efficient buildings, contact Structures division manager Joshua Brugeman. Ready to schedule an energy assessment? Contact project manager Nick Helmholdt. |
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Upcoming Events
Please join us for the second annual Detroit Clean Fleet Technology Forum to discuss idle reduction technologies and fuel economy measures. Industry professionals will offer expertise and practical solutions to help local fleets reduce their operating costs and improve air quality.
Fleet managers and drivers will gain a greater understanding of:
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The City of Detroit’s anti-idling ordinance
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Available equipment and technologies to reduce fuel consumption
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Behavior changes to reduce fuel consumption
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National and local programs, grants and loans
When: Wednesday, September 14 from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Henry Ford Community College - SME Building, One SME Drive, Dearborn, Mich.
RSVP here
Newsletter Sponsor:
Second Annual German American eMobility Forum
Taking Charge - Opportunities in the Transatlantic Market for Electric Vehicles
 Be a part of the electric vehicle supply chain conversation!
Join top US and German OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to discuss opportunities in the emerging supply chain for electric vehicles. Topics include market developments & regulations, key technologies, commercial-vehicle applications, and sourcing strategies.
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Where: Westin Southfield Detroit,
1500 Town Center, Southfield, Mich.
Register now.
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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