January 2025

Draft (in the works)

2025 Township Goals

New Environmental Commisioners
https://sites.google.com/view/staff-update/project-directory 

New Staff Opening

Ongoing Green Activities (see prior update)

• Green Grants

• Climate Grants

• CEM Grant Discussion (EV charging, Elec. Vehicle, Energy Efficiency)

• EECBG Grant (North Fire Station Solar)

• Recycling and Green Events

• Planning:  https://sites.google.com/view/staff-update/december-2024
  
  

Recent Energy Team Meeting
Paul Nicklowitz, Consumers Energy Community EV Charging guy, joined me, Roger, and Heidi.  Paul talked about his role at CE and I got to ask him about Enel Juice Box, my charger, going bankrupt.  I mentioned that Terra Nova is planning to do a Solarize meeting in the Lansing area.  They are working with Marshall Clabeaux.  We discussed possible impacts of the Trump election.  Roger suggested we have an in-person meeting in Dec to brainstorm 2025 activities.  Heidi suggested coffee or lunch on Sat., Dec. 14. John S. suggested the Schuler cafe.

Other

• Special Meridian Township Board Meeting  (Township Goal Setting & Community Survey Results)

• Upcoming Meeting:  EC, Green Team, Energy Team, Others?

• Job Opportunity  ("Under the supervision of the Township Engineer, performs detailed design and project engineering for storm and sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, solar systems, energy efficiency, sidewalk, and pedestrian-bicycle pathway construction within the Township, with an emphasis on green infrastructure and sustainable design. Provides technical guidance and conducts inspections of projects.  This position may serve as the staff liaison to the Environmental Commission, and may also involve work on the Township's Local Road Program.")