Project Will Save Energy, Dollars, and the Environment
Meridian Township was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in December! The project will accomplish goals established by the Meridian Energy Team, a group of local residents, experts, and Township staff. The grant will support energy audits, energy and water-saving improvements, monitoring of savings, and more. A unique component involves establishing a revolving energy fund. Energy savings from improvements will provide a sustainable source of $$ for future improvements. The Meridian Energy Team meets monthly and invites your ideas how to save money, improve comfort, and reduce energy use Please contact LeRoy at harvey@meridian.mi.us More information is available at www.re-news.net/meridian/energy
Slay Energy Vampires!
Energy vampires are electric devices that suck energy 24 hours a day, whether or not they are turned on. Appliances and electronic equipment often use more energy when they are not being used then when they are turned on. Power is used to keep them in constant standby mode. What can you do? Click here!
When to Turn Off Personal Computers
If you're wondering when you should turn off your
personal computer for energy savings, here are some
general guidelines to help you make that decision. Though there is a small surge in energy when a
computer starts up, this small amount of energy is
still less than the energy used when a computer is
running for long periods of time. For energy savings
and convenience, consider turning off
- the monitor if you aren't going to use your PC for more than 20 minutes
- both the CPU and monitor if you're not going to use your PC for more than 2 hours.
Say No to Rush Hour: Telework!
Telework, or telecommuting, is growing in
popularity. Reducing rush-hour commuting is
one of the reasons why.
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Commuter traffic delays have increased 41 percent since 1990;
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Commuter traffic congestion has tripled in the last 20 years;
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Vehicle efficiency dips to its lowest levels during stop-and-go traffic;
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The rate of vehicle-caused air pollution is highest in stop-and-go traffic;
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Transportation-caused "brown clouds" contribute to sickness and disease;
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Commuter traffic time cuts into people's lives and reduces business productivity;
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Imported oil used for commuting burdens our national economy.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas trees (real ones :) can be dropped at Nancy Moore and Wonch Parks through January 22.
Real or Fake?
Should you buy a real Christmas tree or a fake one?
Here's an interesting perspective:
http://greatlakesecho.org/2009/12/21/real-christmas-trees-go-green-fakes-wont-decompose/
Recycling Center Hours
December 1, 2009 - February 13, 2010
Tuesday, Noon - 4 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm.
February 16, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Tuesday, Noon - 4 pm
Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm
Located at 5976 East Lake Drive, Haslett
