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Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility: A Bold Idea with Big Challenges When Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) received a 79% approval vote, it felt like a watershed moment for renewable energy. The idea is as ambitious as it is innovative: create a localized, renewable energy system by placing solar and battery storage assets directly on residents’ properties. It’s a bold departure from traditional utilities, and the support shows that people are ready for something new. But translating bold ideas into reality is never easy. As of now, with about 10% of the needed households signed up, the program faces a steep hill to climb. To put this in perspective, a similar program in Washington, D.C., is only operating with 1.4% penetration after 15 years. Ann Arbor will need about 6% participation. Turning this good idea into a great program will require both creative solutions and sustained effort. While skepticism is natural, the potential rewards are enormous. If the community can find ways to incentivize participation, simplify the process, and build trust, this program could become a groundbreaking model for energy resilience and sustainability. https://loom.ly/-jSLgnk #energy #sustainability #solar

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