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