According to the report, Michiganders would see benefits in utility savings, statewide economic benefits and public health benefits related to reducing pollution.
Athens-Clarke Countyâs Clean and Renewable Energy Campaign hosted its third virtual town hall meeting on Monday, in which ACC representatives answered questions from Athens residents on how ACC will reach its 100% renewable electricity goal by 2035.
The panelists introduced themselves and explained how the meeting would consist of a layout of the planâs progress thus far, followed by a Q&A for the attendees and finally an opportunity for feedback on the plan.
Before diving into the plan, former Sustainability Officer Andrew Saunders, who was filling in for current Interim Sustainability Officer Mike Wharton, introduced the Community Advisory Board made up of local stakeholders chosen by Mayor Kelly Girtz. The board advises ACC and its partners through the planning process.