A “green team” of renewable energy leaders will help Traverse City fulfill its pledge to wean the city off fossil fuels for municipal electricity use. The target date for going 100 percent renewable is 2020.
Traverse City’s Bold Move Toward Renewable Energy
Traverse City commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to power Traverse City’s municipal operations via 100 percent renewable energy by 2020 and initiate a long-term plan to transition the entire city to be carbon neutral by 2050 -Â making Traverse City only the third community in Michigan to set such a bold objective.
Warming to Clean Energy in Northern Michigan
There’s reason for optimism on the clean energy front here in northern Michigan -even as global temperatures increase each year; the new president turns a blind eye to climate change, and China takes the lead in developing the clean energy economy of tomorrow.
Jim Dulzo Reflects on 14 Years at Groundwork
Former Groundwork managing editor Jim Dulzo reflects on 14 years at the Traverse City-based advocacy nonprofit.
From Darkness to Light: Traverse City Leads on Renewable Energy
Traverse City adopts goal for municipality to use 100% renewable energy by 2020 -leading the way as the federal government falters on clean energy.
On the Eve of Trump, Contemplating the Environmental Progress We’ve Made
Though a Trump presidency threatens to roll back progress, the United States has taken major steps to harness green energy. We’re no longer building dirty coal plants; we’re spending on billions of clean energy, here in Michigan and nationwide.