This page contains references and opportunities for municipal government to advocate and encourage RE/EE transition in residential and business sectors by enacting supportive policies (ordinances, permitting processes, checklists, etc). Also, information on state and federal action that will help municipalities achieve its RE goals.
Active Policies - Local
Under construction. If you have suggestions, send to Katherine Johnston <katherine.rita.johnston@gmail.com>
New Policy Ideas
Under construction. If you have suggestions, send to Katherine Johnston <katherine.rita.johnston@gmail.com>
Current Brainstorm List:
| Free-standing Solar Panels should not be considered "impervious" in local ordinances |
| Institute green building ordinances for new construction and major renovations |
| Create township-wide idle reduction policies specifying that vehicles will not sit idle for more than two minutes |
| Implement vehicle fleet fuel efficiency programs |
| Continue to improve existing trail, sidewalk, and bike lane networks |
| Encourage sustainability plans of local businesses |
| Locate bus storage yards/sheds properly to optimize daily trips |
| Create and implement mobility alternatives programs |
| Encourage carpooling, walking, or biking by providing dedicated parking spots, bike racks |
| Introduce veggie-diesel into fuel usage; collect from local eateries and install a secondary tank for the veggie diesel |
| Reduce vehicle fleet and encourage personal vehicle usage |
| Identify feasibility of bike routes for police |
| Evaluate feasibility of car-share program for fleet vehicles |
| Host a "walk to school" and/or "bike to school" day |