Sustainability

Sustainability Updates

• City Council voted to approve the purchase of 10kW of capacity from the Xcel Solar*Connect program. The production generated from this subscription will benefit the new fire station and produce 8% of their overall electricity needs

The Parks and Recreation Department recently received a grant to install public bike fix-it stations around town! Keep your eyes open for these in the coming months!

• Site design for the new Police Station is being discussed with great stress on
  the sustainability aspects of the building. There is a push from both Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Jim Gregoire to incorporate solar panels and other energy reduction strategies.
• Sustainability Committee! This committee will work to prioritize sustainability projects and initiatives, and organize workshops and educational resources.
• City Council in discussion to participate in Xcel’s Solar*Connect Program
• The City is working with the Center for Rural Communities at Northland College to provide an update on progress for the 25×25 Plan - a resolution for the City to obtain 25% renewable energy by 2025
• The city has distributed new mosaic trash and recycling cans picturing aspects of living in Ashland and near Lake Superior
• Ashland’s Commuter Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan
• Sol Smart Silver Designation
• Sustainability Survey Results (PDF)