November, 2024

Thursday, November 7

5:15-7:00 p.m.


Climate Happy Hour: Citizens' Climate Lobby


Join fellow climate advocates and worrywarts for some fun, food, and refreshments! Buddy's Pizza, 3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free (pay for own food/drinks). annarbor@citizensclimatelobby.org 734-657-3150

Thursday, November 7

7:00-8:00 p.m.


Ann Arbor Solar Stories


One-hour virtual event hosted by the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. Come hear from Ann Arborites who have gone solar, and have a chance to ask them all your questions! Zoom. Free. Register here.

Friday, November 8

2:30-3:30 p.m.


Climate Friendly Homes


Join the City's A2ZERO folks for an informative introduction to their new Home Energy Advisor (HEA) program, tailored to provide Ann Arbor residents with actionable plans towards more affordable, comfortable, and decarbonized homes. Learn how they can assist you with project selection, contractor connections, bid reviews, and finding rebates to lower costs and carbon footprints. Homeowner and renter friendly. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Free. Preregistration required. Contact 734-794-6250.

Tuesday, November 12

12:00-1:00 p.m.


Commercial On-Site Solar and Storage: Why Solar? Why Now?


On-site solar and solar + battery systems can reduce electricity usage and cost, enhance utility distribution stability, increase resilience, and lower carbon emissions, with multiple advantages for commercial, industrial, multi-family residential building owners and non-profits. Speakers: Jan Culbertson, Chuck Hookham, Missy Stults. Zoom. Free. For more info and to register, click here.

Tuesday, November 12

7:00 p.m.


The Transition to an All Electric Fleet of Vehicles


The transition to an all electric fleet of vehicles will be crucial to the fight against climate change. This is an especially important issue in Michigan, the home of the auto industry. Amy Rogghe of the Michigan Electric Vehicle Association will be speaking at the Washtenaw Climate Reality Meeting on the prospects for this transition and the issues involved for the state. Click here for Zoom. Free. dgurk@hotmail.com

Tuesday, November 19

7:30-9:00 p.m.


Save Money & Save the Planet! Financial Incentives for Home Efficiency & Electrification


A webinar to learn how to benefit from federal, state and local incentives to help reduce your home's carbon footprint. Zoom. Free. Register here. elli.dayenu@gmail.com 734-645-7634

Highlights from Last Month

Bill McKibben

Closing Keynote at the 2024 Michigan Climate Summit. Click here for video.

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