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.
Michael Radke, a former school board member, advocates for solar panel installation at Leelanau County offices, leveraging his energy initiative experience. He underscores potential financial and environmental benefits, urging immediate action to capitalize on available grants. Radke’s commitment and insights highlight the significant impact this solar energy project could have on the county’s sustainability efforts.
The Leelanau County Energy Futures Taskforce has proposed a solar energy project for the Government Center, featuring a 367 kW solar system expected to supply 30% of its energy use. Funded by a $1.2 million grant, the initiative emphasizes financial savings, estimated at $35,310 annually, while promoting environmental sustainability and renewable energy in Michigan.
The Wellmans support the grant proposal for the solar energy project, seeing it as a win for the county in saving money as well as an example for local individuals and businesses. They note that the project also benefits the Sheriff’s office by covering their vehicles. The Wellmans urge the Commissioners to support the application.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its regular meetings for the year 2024, to be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Draft minutes of both regular and special meetings will be made available for public inspection and copying eight days after the session, in the office of the County Clerk.
