Ann Arbor Wants to Build Its Own Renewable-Energy Grid
Ann Arbor Wants to Build Its Own Renewable-Energy Grid
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Ann Arbor Wants to Build Its Own Renewable-Energy Grid
Ann Arbor, Mich., has an aggressive goal of net-zero emissions by 2030, and it is taking its desire for clean power into its own hands.
The City Council this week approved plans to create a sustainable energy utility, or S.E.U., which is an organization that helps local residents use less energy.
Ann Arbor’s hope is to build a kind of local, renewable grid close to homes and businesses, with solar power and connected buildings that draw power from geothermal power sources. It is intended to be cheaper than a traditional energy grid and more affordable than adding solar panels or battery storage to individual homes.