Royal Oak, Michigan – Participating
The city has a population of over 60,000 and in the past decade has seen much in the way of development as the city’s downtown has been transformed into a trendy and urban-chic restaurant, shopping, and entertainment district. Construction is underway on a number of high-rise building developments — mostly condo “lofts” with retail and office space on the lower levels. Points of interest include the Detroit Zoo, the renowned William Beaumont Hospital, the Royal Oak Music Theatre, the Main Art Theatre, the Baldwin Theatre, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and the many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants which line the streets of the downtown area. In addition, the offices of Hour Detroit, a Metro Detroit lifestyle magazine, are located in the city. Royal Oak still has some edgier retail establishments, a few chain restaurants, dozens of unique restaurants and many new condominium projects.
About the Royal Oak Adopt-A-Watt Program – Through the National Adopt-A-Watt Program, Royal Oak now enjoys: 1) lower electricity bills at two of their parking structures; 2) reduced carbon emissions; 3) a new source of annual revenue; and 4) new Level 2 EV charging system. Using Adopt-A-Watt’s Sponsored Parking Structure Lights (SPSLs) Program, energy efficient lighting will be installed in both parking structures to reduce energy use, carbon emissions and provide a new source of revenue through Sponsorship. Adopt-A-Watt also launched a new internet marketing program for Sponsors of the Royal Oak Adopt-A-Watt Program.
AAW online marketing program www.royaloak.aawcoupons.com
Year one facts and figures:
- Quantity of SPSLs…550 Located at 2 Downtown Parking Structures
- Initial SPSL Minimum Bid…$500.00 for 1 SPSL, Signage and inclusion in the AAW CouPons online marketing program
- To date, 78 Sponsors have signed up to replace 116 lamps with energy efficient induction fluorescent lighting
- It is expected that 200-300 lamps will be replaced, via sponsorship
- It is anticipated the remaining lamps will be replaced using Adopt-A-Watt’s Energy Savings Agreement (ESA)
- Installed Level 2 EV charging system
Year two and three facts and figures:
- SPSL – Additional lamps to be replaced in other City owned property
- Alternative Fuel Program…Pays for the premium on Electric Vehicles and the cost of EV Charging Stations
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Dearborn, Michigan – Participating
About Dearborn – Home to the world headquarters of Ford Motor Co., Dearborn has an active business community and vibrant downtown with a population of 97,000. The City brings world-class performers to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center and boasts national attractions like The Henry Ford Museum and Village and the Arab National Museum. This combined with the University of Michigan’s Dearborn campus and the Henry Ford Community College creates a city rich with culture and energy.
About the Dearborn Adopt-A-Watt Program — Through the National Adopt-A-Watt Program, Dearborn now enjoys: 1) lower electricity bills at two of their parking structures; 2) reduced carbon emissions; 3) a new source of annual revenue; and 4) new Level 2 EV charging system. Using Adopt-A-Watt’s Sponsored Parking Structure Lights (SPSLs) Program, energy efficient lighting has been installed in both parking structures to reduce energy use, carbon emissions and provide a new source of revenue through Sponsorship.
Year one facts and figures:
- Quantity of SPSLs…200 Located at 2 Downtown Parking Structures
- Initial SPSL Minimum Bid…$1,000.00 for 2 SPSLs and Signage
- To date, 102 lamps have been converted to energy efficient induction fluorescent lighting
- The remaining 101 lamps will be replaced using Adopt-A-Watt’s Energy Savings Agreement (ESA)
- Installed Level 2 EV charging system
Year two and three facts and figures:
- SPSL – Additional lamps to be replaced in other City owned property
- Alternative Fuel Program (AFP)…Pays for the premium on Electric Vehicles and the cost of EV Charging Stations
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Ferndale, Michigan
The city has a population of over 20,000 and has recently experienced a dramatic revival of its downtown through the progressive policies implemented during the last ten years. Ferndale’s downtown is formed by two major thoroughfares, Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. Several years ago the city made the downtown more pedestrian friendly by narrowing West Nine Mile Road, the heart of the downtown, to one lane in each direction and adding on-street parking. The result has been a return of pedestrian traffic and an influx of new stores and restaurants. The city has continued to make itself more accessible to people by reducing traffic lanes on Hilton Road and Pinecrest Road, two major local north/south streets, and adding bicycle lanes.
- Alternative Fuel Program …B20 Bio-diesel, Hybrid/PHEV
- Clean Energy Program … Energy Efficient Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Initial Number of SPVDs… (2) Located at Fire Stations
- Initial SPVD Minimum Bid…$10,000.00
- Initial Number of SPVLs … Many Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVL Minimum Bid…$5,000.00
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Taylor, Michigan
The city has a population of over 65,000 and is the 17th most populous city in Michigan and the 418th largest city in the United States. Taylor is a very ‘Green’ city with Mayor Cameron G. Priebe being the first Wayne County, Michigan mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The City of Taylor has reduced the number of city vehicles in conjunction with a fleet that utilizes hydrogen, natural gas and bio-fuels. The city is installing energy saving LED traffic lights throughout the community. Taylor was named a “Cool City” by the Sierra Club, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization.
- Alternative Fuel Program …B20 Bio-diesel, Hybrid/PHEV
- Clean Energy Program … Energy Efficient Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Initial Number of SPVDs… (3) Located at Fire Stations
- Initial SPVD Minimum Bid…$10,000.00
- Initial Number of SPVLs … Many Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVL Minimum Bid…$5,000.00
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Grand Rapids, Michigan (pending)
Grand Rapids was recently named America’s greenest city by Fast Company magazine and Mayor Heartwell is rated as one of the nations top 12 mayors for green initiatives. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 197,800. It is the second largest city in the state and one of the principal cities in West Michigan. Grand Rapids has long been a center for furniture and automobile manufacturing. American Seating, Steelcase and Herman Miller, major manufacturers of office furniture, are based in the Grand Rapids area. More recently the city has had success in developing and attracting businesses focusing on the health sciences, with facilities such as the Van Andel Research Institute.
- Alternative Fuel Program …B20 Bio-diesel, Hybrid/PHEV
- Clean Energy Program … Energy Efficient Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Initial Number of SPVDs … ‘Pilot Program’ (1) at Franklin Fire Station, Many Future Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVD Minimum Bid… N/A
- Initial Number of SPVLs … Many Future Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVL Minimum Bid… N/A
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Warren, Michigan (pending)
Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 138,247, making Warren the largest city in Macomb County, the third most populous city in Michigan, and Metro Detroit’s largest suburb. The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors Technical Center, the United States Army Detroit Arsenal, home of the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the National Automotive Center (NAC), and the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International, Campbell Ewald, and Asset Acceptance.
- Alternative Fuel Program …B20 Bio-diesel, Hybrid/PHEV
- Clean Energy Program … Energy Efficient Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Initial Number of SPVDs … Many Future Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVD Minimum Bid… N/A
- Initial Number of SPVLs … Many Future Desirable Locations…Contact for Details
- Initial SPVL Minimum Bid… N/A
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