Clean Energy

Improve indoor and outdoor air quality to reduce harmful effects to health.

Next Energy LED

Since 2011, Detroit had installed about 1800 LED lights in seven locations through a combination of public and private funds. Highly efficient, LED lights can pay for themselves in six years. Photo and Info Source: Chris Detjen, Next Energy, Green Economy Initiative

SUPPORT POLICIES THAT CREATE A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE FOR DETROIT

Support development of Climate Action Plan for Detroit (Detroit Climate Action Collaborative) 

Support increasing the State Renewable Portfolio Standard, with the exclusion of Waste-to-Energy as a renewable energy source

Increase public transit options (see mobility section) to reduce reliance on dirty fuels

Encourage renewable energy innovation in the reuse of vacant property 

Learn from the US Conference of Mayors Best Practices Guide in Energy & Environment (http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/best_practices/EandEBP07.pdf)

REDUCE MUNICIPAL ENERGY USAGE AND COSTS

Maintain the municipal building to prioritize cost-saving energy efficiency upgrades

Upgrade city vehicle fleet for fuel efficiency and pollution reduction (Visit www.fueleconomy.gov for the Dept of Energy’s green vehicle guide)

Upgrade public lighting infrastructure for energy efficiency, durability, and public safety

Increase energy efficiency in city operations, especially the Detroit Water and Sewage Dept.

REDUCE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ENERGY USAGE AND COSTS

Work with Wayne County to coordinate weatherization efforts with other home repair programs to stabilize neighborhoods

Incentivize and/or set high performance green building standards for new development and major rehabilitation projects

Allow and encourage energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to create energy secure neighborhoods

Create incentives for businesses, institutions and industry to reduce their energy consumption