‘Energy is central to our lives:’ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power system
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A Tree Town coalition calling for city-owned electric power has released a proposal detailing how the municipal utility would be governed. Ann Arbor for Public Power (A2P2) has been advocating for a completely renewable and public-owned electric utility system. The nonprofit is made up of residents and organizations hoping to move away from using investor-owned power companies. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Currently, DTE Energy controls the majority of energy contracts in Ann Arbor. The company has come under fire from residents after regular multi-day power outages across the city in recent years. A2P2′s proposal urges having a nine-member board -- the Ann Arbor Municipal Electric Board -- make decisions about the city-owned utility. The board would have four members appointed by the Ann Arbor City Council and Ann Arbor mayor. The remaining five members would be elected by resident
All About Ann Arbor A light bulb. (Pixabay) ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A Tree Town coalition calling for city-owned electric power has released a proposal detailing how the municipal utility would be governed. Ann Arbor for Public Power (A2P2) has been advocating for a completely renewable and public-owned electric utility system. The nonprofit is made up of residents and organizations hoping to move away from using investor-owned power companies. Recommended Videos Currently, DTE Energy controls the majority of energy contracts in Ann Arbor. The company has come under fire from residents after…
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