Viewing Grant Proposal: Hope Network Solar PV and Battery Storage

I support this project. The stated goal of the EIED grant program is to develop low carbon energy infrastructure, and the MI Healthy Climate Plan calls for Michigan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with a prioritization on actions that will provide the most rapid gains in GHG reductions. Additionally, many local governments here in Michigan have set even more ambitious goals that will help move our state to carbon neutrality in an equitable manner. But achieving these goals can be difficult for these local governments and other similar entities as they do not have the financial resources that are available to larger entities, such as large corporations that report profits in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Therefore, funds from this grant should go towards projects like this one. Through this project, the Hope Network will be able to significantly reduce their carbon emissions by installing solar PV and battery storage, something increasing in importance given the ice storms of the past week. This is something greatly needed, and will also help others as a case study for what they can do to improve their own operations. This is perfectly in line with the stated goal of the EIED grant program, and thus should strongly be considered for funding.

Very important project serving an energy-burdened, climate justice community. Strongly support!

I am in strong support of this proposal. Many non-profits have ambitious GHG reduction goals that are focused on equity, but it can be difficult for many of them to achieve their GHG reduction goals since they do not have the same financial resources as large corporations. However, with EIED grant program funding, Hope Network would be able to implement this project and greatly reduce carbon emissions by installing renewable energy. This aligns extremely well with the stated goal of the EIED grant program to develop low-carbon infrastructure. Therefore, this project should be strongly considered for funding.

I support this project. The stated goal of the EIED grant program is to develop low carbon energy infrastructure, and the MI Healthy Climate Plan calls for Michigan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with a prioritization on actions that will provide the most rapid gains in GHG reductions. Additionally, many local governments here in Michigan have set even more ambitious goals that will help move our state to carbon neutrality in an equitable manner. But achieving these goals can be difficult for these local governments and other similar entities as they do not have the financial resources that are available to larger entities, such as large corporations that report profits in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Therefore, funds from this grant should go towards projects like this one. Through this project, Hope Network will be able to significantly reduce their carbon emissions by installing renewable energy. This is perfectly in line with the stated goal of the EIED grant program, and thus should strongly be considered for funding.

I support this project. Installing renewable energy systems and battery storage systems is directly in line with the goal of this grant program. This system that will also allow for bill savings and grid resilience, offering significant positive social impact.