City of Grand Rapids - Green Power Purchasing Policy

December 11, 2024

Summary

The City of Grand Rapids began their sustainability journey around 2005. In 2019, they published a strategic plan to serve as a framework for all operations. In 2023 they created a Climate Action & Adaptation Plan to prepare for the impacts of climate change. See the website for additional details.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Michigan
Incentive Type:	Green Power Purchasing
Web Site:	https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Sustainability
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Thermal Electric Solar Photovoltaics Wind (All) Biomass Hydroelectric Landfill Gas
Renewables % or Amount:	22% under current purchase; goal of 100% by 2025
Source:	Landfill Gas, Wind, Solar, Hydroelectric Energy is from Michigan-based resources

Authorities

Name:	Commission Resolution No. 76792
Date Enacted:	11/27/2007

Name:	City of Grand Rapids Strategic Plan FY 2020 - FY 2023
Date Enacted:	07/01/2019

Contact

Name:	General Contact
Organization:	City of Grand Rapids Office of Sustainability
Address:	City Hall - Suite 480 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49503
Phone:	(616) 456-3689
Email:	sustainability@grcity.us

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.