Description
Title: An Ordinance to Amend Sections 2:402, 2:408, and 2:410 and to Add Section 2:413 (Rate Schedules) to Chapter 35 (Sustainable Energy Utility) of Title II (Utilities and Services) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
Summary
The City of Ann Arbor has enacted an ordinance to amend existing provisions and introduce new rate schedules related to its Sustainable Energy Utility (A2SEU). Key changes include definitions for terms such as "beneficial electrification" and "renewable energy," which focus on reducing fossil fuel use and promoting sustainable energy sources. The ordinance establishes procedures for setting rates that are fair and compensatory, ensuring they cover operational costs. New pilot programs, Tariff No. P-1 and Tariff No. P-2, will provide solar and battery services to residential customers in the Bryant Neighborhood and city departments, respectively, with specific fee structures based on usage and capacity. These initiatives aim to enhance energy sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, impacting local residents and