This document is an email from Judy Livingston to the Clerk regarding the benefits of solar panel installations. Judy recommends contacting the Old Art Building, which has successfully integrated solar panels, showcasing their effectiveness in covering energy costs. She urges the Clerk to share this information with county board committees to promote sustainability and energy savings.
This document from Janis Ryawelski, District 4, expresses support for the MPSC grant proposal for a solar installation at the Government Center. Ryawelski highlights the potential for financial savings through reduced energy costs and the environmental advantages of transitioning away from fossil fuels, urging the recipient to communicate her support to the Leelanau County Commissioners.
This document outlines ten compelling reasons for Leelanau County to apply for a grant from the Michigan Public Services Commission for solar power projects. The primary advantages include adopting renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, achieving energy cost savings, and driving job creation, positioning the county for a sustainable economic and environmental future.
Dana Getsinger expresses excitement about a grant opportunity for solar panels at the Government Center, emphasizing the benefits for the county. She believes this initiative would not only position the county as a leader in alternative energy but also align with the Native American Seventh Generation Principle for sustainable decision-making.
Darlene Doorlag, a resident of Lake Leelanau, is advocating for the Board of Commissioners to apply for the clean energy solar grant. She emphasizes the importance of the commission demonstrating leadership and commitment to clean energy initiatives and strongly encourages prompt action on the grant application to promote clean energy in the community.
Celeste and Charlie Crouch from Glen Arbor have expressed their support for a solar grant application. This communication underscores their advocacy for renewable energy initiatives that align with community sustainability efforts. The Crouches have requested that this message of support be forwarded to all the commissioners, highlighting the importance of community backing for the grant application process.
Beth Verhey supports the solar installation at the Government Center, urging the county to lead in clean energy. She shares her positive experience with solar power at home and highlights successful early adoptions in Northport. Verhey emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change and the importance of setting a precedent for sustainability in the region.
Kersti Bruining expressed strong support for the proposed solar project at the Leelanau County Government Center, highlighting both fiscal and environmental reasons. She emphasized her responsibility to future generations in mitigating climate change and called on the Commissioners to vote in favor of the project as the only ethical choice. Thanking them for their service, she concluded.
Support for Solar Project at the Government Center – The authors, Bill Sawyer and Michele Hulsey, are urging the Commissioners to approve the grant submission for a solar installation at the Government Center. They believe the government center property is the perfect place for this worthwhile project and installation. The authors provide their contact information.
Susan Wheadon expresses gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to environmental protection through the solar grant application process. She acknowledges the challenges posed by the fossil fuel industry’s efforts to spread disinformation about climate change and undermines the benefits of clean energy sources like solar power, appreciating the county’s commitment to a thorough approach to solar energy.
