Current Grant Proposals:

The Meadowbrook Ag-Grid project (Project) is a dairy and food waste digester facility that will produce biogas. A portion of the biogas will be diverted to produce electricity and heat to operate the system. The remainder of the biogas will be upgraded to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) that would be injected in the natural gas pipeline. This project is being developed and will be built at Meadowbrook dairy farm, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Public Act 87 of 2021 defines RNG as “a biogas that has been processed or upgraded to be interchangeable with conventional natural gas and to meet pipeline quality standards or transportation fuel grade requirements.” RNG is also considered a ‘drop-in’ fuel, meaning it can displace conventional natural gas in end uses including space heating, industrial applications, transportation, and electricity production, without the need for customers to retrofit appliances or other equipment.

The proposal includes modified language that references customers, along with an addendum in response to some of the public comments.

Alpena Community College seeks $4.6 million in EIED funding to build a 6-acre (1.8 MW) solar array on its main campus in Alpena. By installing renewable energy and electrification infrastructure and connecting a solar learning laboratory to complement and enhance existing renewable energy programs offered at ACC, the grant aligns with MI Healthy Climate Plan goals #1, (environmental justice), and #2 (cleaning the grid). We are calling the project: “Farming the Sun in Northeast Lower Michigan.”

The AMS Lundy Parkway Project is addressing the need for environmental justice by integrating 1.3 MW of renewable PV energy into a 134-unit residential rental-housing complex, making renewable energy accessible to an underserved population in Dearborn Heights. Renters may also further reduce their carbon footprint with available Level 2 EV chargers. Vendors who offer workforce development opportunities in solar panel manufacturing and installation will be preferred.

Modified proposal includes updated project location from Dearborn Heights to Dearborn; expanded climate change narrative; expanded method for addressing the problem; added economic and environmental impact of Level 2 chargers; added third solar installer to project and updated the org chart and budget narrative (no cost changes); added vehicle assumptions for calculations used in Section V-F.

Installation of solar panels on the roof of its new headquarters which is currently under construction. BATA is confident that the installation of clean-energy solar panels could serve as a model for public transportation authorities throughout the state of Michigan in initiating a more renewable operation. The layout and slope of the roof would deliver optimal sunlight for solar power generation, and its request for 320kW of solar panel power would be able to help initiate an increased energy independence that Bay Area Transportation Authority is envisioning for a cleaner operation. The installation of solar panels would reduce its dependency on gas/oil/coal-powered electricity, decrease its greenhouse gas emissions, and help reduce operational costs by providing power for future electrical vehicle chargers for its electric vehicle fleet and decreasing its monthly electricity bill.

Bedrock, through its urban innovation lab that it co-sponsors, the Urban Tech Xchange (UTX), is pleased to present this proposal to the Renewable Energy EIED Grant Program. The scope of this project will be to create an Urban Microgrid at the former United Auto Workers (UAW) Training Facility located at 200 Walker St. This facility has been converted into the new home of the Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design - a private, historically black college founded in 1928. As part of this neighborhood transformation, Bedrock is investing in sustainable and low carbon infrastructure for the building at 200 Walker that will be the heart of a thriving campus redevelopment.

This grant will provide the BGC the opportunity to install an electrification infrastructure and a microgrid to protect hundreds of children in Grand Rapids' Disadvantaged Communities. The project would use grant funding to transition to run on 100% electricity on a day-to-day basis at the Steil Club ("Club"), one of 3 BGCs in Grand Rapids. Energy efficiency improvements would be made, such as upgrading to LED lighting and building envelope improvements. The mechanical heating system would be upgraded, and natural gas rooftop units and furnaces replaced with electric heat pumps. In order to serve as a resilient Hub, a microgrid would be installed, allowing the Club to run 100% on renewable energy and not be prone to grid outages. The Club would be a safe destination for kids even during grid outages.

The Capital Area Friends of the Environment propose to obtain an independent assessment of the Lansing region’s energy needs and whether MISO seasonal capacity requirements demand new natural gas plants, or whether renewable sources would suffice to meet future energy demand and to do so within the legal requirements under Michigan’s new clean energy legislation. We plan on disseminating the report’s results publicly and generating public debate about energy planning in the process.

This project will help create the nation’s first fully decarbonized existing neighborhood, and do that by centering the goals, aspirations, and strengths of low‐income and BIPOC residents. Led by a coalition of residents, nonprofits, and governmental organizations, for more than two years, stakeholders have been envisioning what a carbon neutral Bryant neighborhood could look like. This grant will help implement some of the solutions identified – focusing on making significant energy, electrification, health, safety, and comfort improvements in 50 low‐income homes.

This project will be a 2 MW AC solar array within the City’s Electric Department service territory. The array will consist of a single axis tracking system with Tier 1 bifacial modules, a DC/AC ratio of approximately 1.3 to maximize production, and located on a brownfield site that is readily available for development. The site is within Escanaba city limits, close to residences and business, resulting in the improved visibility and awareness of low-cost renewable energy in the community.

The City of Grand Haven proposes the installation of a 250 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the Grand Haven Department of Public Works building. This project has an estimated installed cost of $610,851 and is expected to have an annual carbon-free energy production of 346,000kWh. In the first year, this project is expected to save 192 MTCO2e and save the City $23,318 on their electricity bill.

Develop solar-powered electricity at the Butterworth Landfill and supply it behind-the-meter to the City-owned and operated Primary Circuit (PC) by 2026. Grand Rapids community benefits include emissions reductions, air pollution reduction, affordability, electrification, jobs, etc. and demonstrate innovative approaches to the deployment of solar in conjunction with additional beneficial reuse like parking and interpretive/educational uses. The City is working with solar developers on incorporating at least 10 acres of solar-over-parking where the parking will support the needs of downtown service workers and venues. The highest priority solar project at the Site is an array that maximizes behind-the-meter delivery to the City’s PC. It is estimated that approximately 1 – 2 megawatts of solar can be developed on 5 to 10 acres at the Site and directly supply the PC. A reliable underground extension of the PC must be constructed to connect to the new solar generation facility.

The School District of the City of River Rouge is looking to pursue a $5,060,560 Solar PV project to increase clean energy usage and reduce energy costs throughout the school district. The installation will occur at five campuses across the District and result in energy savings of $12,588,802 over the span of 20 years and annual GHG emissions reduction of 1,214 tons of CO2e.

The City is partnering with Michigan Saves, the nation’s first non-profit green bank, to expand its Go Green Program to include EV charging, renewable energy, and electrification technologies. Go Green 2.0 will leverage financing from Michigan Saves to invest in city homes, commercial businesses, and community facilities. Incentives will be combined with Michigan Saves’ financing capabilities to leverage double the funding provided by the Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement and Development Grant.

With the goal of reducing CO2 emissions from its internal fleet, the proposed project consists of the acquisition of one fully electric Altec eMV TA60 bucket truck and an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Direct Current Fast Charger, and associated cable management system required to support a full electric bucket truck deployment at the Consumers Energy location in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The proposed network geothermal Planning Project supports Public Act 119 of 2023 and objectives of the MI Healthy Climate Plan including environmental justice, decarbonizing homes and businesses, and clean innovation energy hubs. The Project seeks to site, configure, model and assess cost and benefits for a network geothermal system that best supports environmental justice, carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and energy cost savings.

The Spring Creek renewable natural gas (RNG) Project supports Public Act 119 of 2023 and objectives of the MI Healthy Climate Plan including environmental justice, decarbonizing homes and businesses, land conservation and a clean electric grid. The Project will produce 95,000 mmbtu of RNG, equivalent to heating 1,000 homes and reducing 24,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, annually. As part of the Agri-Energy Center, the Project supports a future utility scale solar park.

DSE and SKS are building a renewable fuel production facility (“SKS-EBR” or the “Project”) that will convert dairy manure from the E.B. Ridge dairy located near Elsie, MI (the “EBR Dairy”) into renewable natural gas (RNG). SKS-EBR is expected to generate 110,000 MMBtu of RNG annually and cost $29.3 million. The Project will be located adjacent to the existing DSE RNG production facility near Middleton, MI, allowing it to leverage existing interconnection infrastructure.

The modified proposal includes clarification revisions in Attachment A, line item details for what is included in the budget request.

Through the MIGreenPower Community Impact Pilot, DTE Electric (DTE) plans to develop a community solar park in the City of Detroit to benefit selected DTE customers residing in Detroit who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. If the Pilot receives funding, then 200 to 300 customers would benefit from a subscription providing them with monthly bill credits of $15-$30 for the life of the Pilot, estimated at 35 years. This Pilot was supported and agreed to by the MPSC Staff and several intervenor groups through DTE’s Section 61 filing (Case No. U-20713).

Through the MIGreenPower Community Impact Pilot, DTE Electric (DTE) plans to develop a community solar park in the City of Highland Park to benefit selected DTE customers residing in Highland Park who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. If the Pilot receives funding, then 200 to 300 customers would benefit from a subscription providing them with monthly bill credits of $15-$30 for the life of the Pilot, estimated at 35 years. This Pilot was supported and agreed to by the MPSC Staff and several intervenor groups through DTE’s Section 61 filing (Case No. U-20713).

Through the MIGreenPower Community Impact Pilot, DTE Electric (DTE) plans to develop a community solar park in the City of River Rouge to benefit selected DTE customers residing in River Rouge who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. If the Pilot receives funding, then 200 to 300 customers would benefit from a subscription providing them with monthly bill credits of $15-$30 for the life of the Pilot, estimated at 35 years. This Pilot was supported and agreed to by the MPSC Staff and several intervenor groups through DTE’s Section 61 filing (Case No. U-20713).

One of three proposals for clean energy/resilience measures at Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites in Detroit, the project will install 65 kW of solar–plus battery storage and energy-saving phase change material technologies–at the Conner Kitchen, which serves 320 free nutritious meals daily to working families/seniors. In addition to delivering energy savings of $10,782 per year, the project will help avoid major food losses–and service interruptions for disadvantaged Detroiters–during power outages.

One of three proposals for clean energy/resilience measures at Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites in Detroit, the project will install 149 Kw of solar–plus battery storage–at the Service Center on Medbury Street, which distributes about 5,000 pounds of free food every day to some 240 Detroiters. In addition to delivering energy savings of $23,608 per year, the project will help avoid major food losses and devastating service interruptions during power outages.

This project will deploy 9.2 Kw of PV solar, air source heat pumps, and significant energy efficiency measures to deliver important energy cost savings for SDM2 Project Education, a community-based nonprofit organization at 19470 Lenore Avenue in Northwest Detroit which offers neighborhood youth homework support and a safe place to hang out (among many other programs). As demonstrated in our impact study, the project is also projected to yield vital climate, health, and economic benefits.

One of three proposals for clean energy/resilience measures at Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites in Detroit, the project will install 149 Kw of solar–plus battery storage–at the Service Center on Medbury Street, which distributes about 5,000 pounds of free food every day to some 240 Detroiters. In addition to delivering energy savings of $23,608 per year, the project will help avoid major food losses and devastating service interruptions during power outages.

With a proposed 9.8MW x 39.2MWh battery storage project known as Electric City ESS, the City of Sturgis aims to bolster its distribution system and continue its legacy of innovative energy solutions. Electric City ESS is a planned battery storage project to be interconnected within the City of Sturgis Michigan’s Electric Department municipal utility. Electric City ESS has been designed as a 9.79MW maximum output (inverter nameplate capacity) x 39.16MWh (battery capacity) system giving the project an approximate 4-hour output duration at maximum power. The planned storage system incorporates distributed inverters within the enclosures along with the battery modules. Power leaves the enclosures at 480V 3 phase and is subsequently stepped up to 12.47kV via a series of transformers. The 12.47kV system then interconnects to the City’s electric grid.

Fresh Coast Climate Solutions, along with project partners the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute, Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, and the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment will develop a targeted and highly effective Michigan Auto Parts Manufacturing Electrification Toolkit (MAPMET) focused on helping Michigan manufacturers accelerate the adoption of electrification technologies.

In order to lower electrical costs that GCDC-WWS plans to install gas blowers that utilize methane gas produced onsite via anaerobic digestion. This allows us to reduce our electrical use ~55% and replace it with the self-generated gas. This directly reduces the amount of energy the grid as a whole has to supply and maintain for our facility. This translates to a reduction of 176,463.1 kw/hr per month that the grid does not have to supply. This project will occur at our District 3 Wastewater Plant, serving residents, businesses and critical need facilities in Genesee County.

The modified proposal includes a memo reiterating the method for addressing the problem and project summary, a supplemental impact statement, and a letter of recommendation from State Senator John Cherry.

Modified Proposal includes: Updates to org chart and listed personnel

Hope Network is pursuing a large-scale Solar PV project across 35 campuses that encompasses 733,706 square feet of living space. The locations are a mix of individual single family residential units and multifamily apartment complexes for affordable housing as classified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The solar arrays range from 5 to 401 kW-DC and will generate annual utility savings of $273,187 and annual energy savings of 2,902,222 kWh for Hope Network.

Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Sustainable Mobility Hub will include EV charging stations, PV array carports, and a transition to a sustainable fleet. The aim is to promote eco-friendly transportation, minimize carbon emissions, and enhance the visitor experience. The project involves updating existing facilities and fleet, installing charging points, and implementing solar carports for energy generation. Additionally, it entails developing a digital dashboard for monitoring and educational purposes.

This proposal includes the development of solar and battery storage projects at two KBIC Natural Resources Department (NRD) locations including the NRD complex and fish hatchery, and the Bemadizijig ogitiganiwaa (People’s Garden). 1) The NRD complex and fish hatchery project is grid-tied and includes a proposal for a combination of rooftop and canopy mounted solar with 140.8kW capacity and a total of 385kWh of battery storage. NRD is in the process of designing a new building with the goal of expanding office space with some additional hatchery support and a solar canopy for covered parking preventing heat sync. 2) The Bemadizijig ogitiganiwaa project is grid-tied and includes a proposal for a combination of ground mount solar with 59.2kW capacity and 150kWh of battery storage. This project is being proposed as an agrovoltaic demonstration and solar+storage education, to be built into garden programming. The estimated energy consumption offset for this project is 116%.

This funding will be used to renovate, electrify, and decarbonize 7 of LVD's HUD 35 housing units which will substantially help this historically disadvantaged and underserved community. The LVD Housing Department manages the HUD Housing Unit program and in 2023 partnered with Elevate and Slipstream which are both nonprofit organizations championing innovative energy initiatives. In 2023, the Elevate and Lac Vieux Desert Chippewa Health and Energy Assessment Report was published. From this report Elevate worked with the LVD Housing Department, to renovate, electrify, and decarbonize a tribally owned, income-qualified 3-bedroom single-family home ("Unit 25" ). This was the first project of its kind for the LVD Housing Department, and it will be used to demonstrate an electrified home and house tenants when their unit is under construction. This experience has also given the LVD Housing Maintenance staff valuable knowledge to renovate, electrify, and decarbonize 7 more housing units.

Lansing Board of Water & Light seeks a planning grant to develop an innovative community-based approach to support Justice40 communities by reducing energy burdens, integrating greenspace and education into company projects and programs, developing a framework for retrofits of aged housing stock, and performing electrification readiness. Our team includes the City of Lansing and multiple community-based organizations (CBO) partners. The goal is to create a repeatable framework that holistically aligns community solar, building retrofits, and electrification readiness programs while directly engaging neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while protecting Michigan’s environment.

The Lansing School District seeks to build a bifacial PV module rooftop solar array, generating 208.62 kWdc of renewable electricity at Gier Park Elementary School. The project will capitalize on a “make-ready-for-solar” roof replacement slated for completion in the Fall of 2024. The project is in an economically disadvantaged environmental justice community and aligns with MPSC prioritization criteria. An application for a 10% bonus credit is under review by the US Department of Energy.

Leelanau County will demonstrate its clean-energy commitment by constructing 367 kW of solar generation servicing two main buildings at our government campus. It will defray an estimated 30% of the site’s electricity use, save an expected $35,300 in annual energy costs, and reduce CO2 emissions by 242 metric tons annually. To inspire additional public/private solar investments, we will leverage the project to educate the community about the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy.

We will reduce the operating costs at five diverse Michigan nonprofits by implementing and capturing cost savings and revenue from onsite solar production and Level 2 and 3 EV charging installations. Future revenues of the EV chargers will be used in part to seed an ongoing fund to support electrification of the nonprofit sector. We will document and market each project to educate the 135,000 direct constituents of the five organizations as well as the broader community about the benefits and possibilities of building and transportation electrification.

Modified proposal includes a project summary update to include ITCs fund; expounded on the nonprofits; expanded the work plan detail; altered budget lines 23, 27, 28, 33, 39. Revised the Gantt chart timeline. Updated Great Lakes Recovery Center photos and MiEJ scores. Updated the Org chart. Added the Nonprofit Building Decarbonization Fund.

Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) requests a planning grant to develop a program that will vastly accelerate deployment of solar PV at K-12 schools in the state by sharply reducing customer and developer costs and risks. We envision developing a program that can install enough on-site solar PV capacity to supply 25% of total statewide K-12 electricity use within 10 years. Key elements include federal CEFI loan guarantees to reduce financing costs and bundled procurement processes to achieve economies of scale and provide turnkey services for school districts.

Modified Proposal

The project is to build a renewable natural gas (RNG) upgrading facility that supports Public Act 119 of 2023 and objectives of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Annually, the project will produce approx. 116,800 MMBtu of RNG from animal manure and food waste, and reduce 17,676 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. In addition to decarbonizing heating, the project supports MSU’s mission to train the future RNG workforce and demonstrate innovation for clean heat, vehicle electrification, and the advancement of farm management best practices.

Modified Proposal includes responses to comments on pages 1-6

NextEnergy’s proposal will enhance residential energy resiliency and efficiency for 20 homes with a total allocation of roughly $2.5 million. Partnering with local organizations like Habitat for Humanity, IBEW, the City of Flint, Michigan, and its residents, NextEnergy will identify homes, provide energy assessments, and implement improvements, including heat pumps, solar panels, EVSEs, and smart grid technologies to combat energy costs, environmental impacts, and enhance grid resilience. This concerted effort is poised to create a ripple effect throughout Flint and surrounding communities across Michigan through demonstrative applications, technical education and workplace engagements, and community outreach initiatives to empower residents and businesses to embrace sustainable energy practices.

The Coldwater II Solar Facility, located in Coldwater, MI, is a 4 MWac tracker project set to commence commercial operations in 2025. This project features a ground-mount design with a 13.8 kV point of interconnection. The solar facility will interconnect into the distribution systems owned by the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, a member of American Municipal Power (AMP). AMP is a nonprofit organization that supplies wholesale power and services to 132 members in nine states. AMP will buy the solar generation output from the Coldwater II Solar Facility and distribute the energy and renewable energy credits (RECs) to the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities.

The Marshall Mile Solar Facility, located in Marshall, MI, is a 5.75 MWac tracker project set to commence commercial operations in 2025. This project features a ground-mount design with a 12.47 kV point of interconnection. The solar facility will interconnect into the distribution systems owned by the City of Marshall Electric Department, a member of American Municipal Power (AMP). AMP is a nonprofit organization that supplies wholesale power and services to 132 members in nine states. AMP will buy the solar generation output from the Marshall Mile Solar Facility and distribute the energy and renewable energy credits (RECs) to the City of Marshall Electric Department.

NEWCC’s project establishes a Community Solar Trust in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park through a 500 kWh solar system divided among four partner locations. These hubs will purchase solar-generated electricity from NEWCC at a 10% discount off the conventional rate, with revenue from electricity sales reinvested in the community households under 80% AMI with subscribers receiving monthly checks to cover 50% of their electricity bills. This project increases the solar energy infrastructure while lowering the electricity cost burden for multiple stakeholder groups.

The modified proposal includes an adjustment to the total kW potential of the proposed Community Solar Trust, the number of hub sites of the Community Solar Trust, the work plan specs and additional work plan activity adding Weatherization and site solar array renderings, Key personnel adding Superior Energy, updated budget reducing solar panels needed and adding REMSSCO for weatherization, and a letter of agreement for Prayer Temple of Love Cathedral for the 5th solar hub site.

The Northwest Regional Airport Authority (NRAA) is pleased to submit this grant application to fund a 2-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), a public-use, commercial service airport in Traverse City, MI. The proposed project will significantly reduce TVC’s greenhouse gas emissions and improve its energy resilience during future power outages. The solar PV will be sited on canopy structures over parking lots, which collectively provide eight acres of developed land that can serve a valuable dual purpose.

Pewamo Westphalia Middle/High School is located in a Disadvantaged Community and plays a vital role in this rural area. It is considered the community hub, but it is not prepared for grid outages. PW is seeking a grant to fund a 263.5 kW solar array with 134.4 kWh battery to: • Generate 100% of its electricity • Finish the school day during grid outages, offering increased student safety • Provide electricity back to the grid during peak and disruptive grid events, offering increased grid resiliency • Provide the community with a cooling and warming hub

Pioneer Resources, a Muskegon-based nonprofit, will install 275 kW of combined rooftop/ground-mount solar to offset 97% of its facilities’ electricity use. The organization will re-invest the project’s estimated annual energy savings of $40,925 (year 1) in its comprehensive services which support seniors and people with disabilities in the areas of supported affordable housing and independent living, vocational training, community living assistance, ABA therapy, transportation, and recreation.

SEMCO Energy Inc. requests funding for a 2.25 MW solar array with 6.49 MWh of battery storage. The energy produced by the solar array, along with a turboexpander, will be used to produce hydrogen gas to inject into the SEMCO natural gas infrastructure at one of three potential sites. The project will generate over 4,015 megawatt-hours of clean energy annually, significantly reducing CO2e emissions. SEMCO requests $6.4 million in grant funds and will contribute a 64% match to the project.

Solartonic, a Ypsilanti solar smart pole manufacturer, and Soulardarity, a Highland Park organizer of energy democracy projects, is requesting $2,500,000 to deploy 100 solar smart poles with LED lighting and free public WiFi on 20 Highland Park blocks and City parks. This project, which meets four MI Healthy Climate Plan Goals, will return lighting, improve safety, and expand accessible Internet to 10% of residents left in the dark 13 years ago when the City’s streetlights were repossessed.

We seek to deploy hybrid charging categories, fast chargers, and Level 2 stations across multiple communities across metro Detroit – mainly in workplaces and community centers. Our deployment approach serves as the primary charging opportunity for drivers in addition to home charging, allows increased flexibility for drivers who commute to work. The locations identified in our project covers Corridor-level, Community-level, and Site-level EV infrastructure access and planning to support inter-regional needs within a particular town, community, and local business owners.

Ypsilanti, with a median income of $23k and a poverty rate of 29%, has solar power of 83-watts per capita. Fortunate to find grants and donations for installations, it falls short with low-income homes due to a lack of homeowner funds and usable tax credits. This project will install solar on 100 homes for families that need it most, lowering their electric bills by at least $90/month for the next 25 years. This will boost the economics of scale for solar installations and lower the costs. We will provide low-to-no cost solar electric systems to families that qualify as low income and install them that gives volunteers and job trainees hands -on experience. Each project will have a triple impact: energy cost savings that help struggling families put food on the table or pay medical expenses; a classroom in the field for solar aspirants that supports loc al employment and the growing solar industry; and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Utopian Power LLC is a Michigan based small business focused on renewable energy development. Solar development is a multi-year process in which land must be identified, negotiated, and lease terms agreed upon. Once land control is secured the systems must be designed and submitted into interconnection studies with the corresponding utility or grid operator. Our project will focus on early stage development to support the cleaning of the energy grid and protection of our natural resources.

Vicinity is actively pursuing the electrification of its district energy system in Grand Rapids, MI. Currently, the system uses natural gas fired boilers for steam generation that is then distributed to approximately 120 buildings throughout Grand Rapids. This project will install an electric boiler with the necessary electrical infrastructure to reduce Vicinity’s reliance on natural gas for steam generation serving the Grand Rapids Community. Vicinity is the process of integrating steam generated by renewable energy into its generation mix through the interconnection of the Kent County Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility. The electrification and integration of renewable energy into the district energy system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18,330 Metric Tons of CO2e annually. In addition, the project is estimated to produce an estimated $2.2 million in economic benefit to the local community.

The project involves the purchase of a spare 12/13.4/16/17.9/20/22.4MVA, 46kVti:13.2/7.621kVY station transformer and three 667kVA voltage regulators for use in one of the three substations supported by this municipal utility. The loss of any of these transformers would severely compromise the capacity of the electrical utility to support residential, health care and industrial customers being service by the Utility.

We plan to install four Beam EV ARC solar-powered charging systems in the City of Ypsilanti to provide more solar-powered EV charging stations for public use. The YPSI, centrally located in the City of Ypsilanti, has one of the largest rooftop solar installations in the city. Since 2018, it has powered the only public EV chargers in the city with two Level-2 chargers. By installing these new charging stations, we can provide eight additional Level-2 charging stations in the parking lot of The YPSI for public use.