Cities

Ferndale Michigan, About-- 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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Grand Rapids, Michigan, (pending) About -- 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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Royal Oak, Michigan, About -- 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.

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…$15,000.00

Initial Number of SPVLs … Many Desirable Locations…Contact for Details

Initial SPVL Minimum Bid…$5,000.00

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Taylor, Michigan About -- 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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Warren, Michigan (pending), About -- 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

Please refer to Sponsor Sign Up for bidding registration

Last modified: 11/13/09