HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegional Sustainability MACOG FinalRegional Sustainability
South Bend Joint Common Council Committee Meeting
2/27/2019
Leah Thill
Environmental Planner
St. Joseph
Kosciusko
Marshall
Elkhart
MACOG’s Vision
-Advance the Region’s economic vitality,
-Enhance quality of life,
-Build strong sense of place,
-Expand opportunities that attract and retain talent.
How?
By studying and attempting to resolve interlocal issues:
Transportation, transit, economic development, environment, etc.
Sustainability
•Transportation
•Air
•Energy -Solar
•Water -SJRBC
•Land
Transportation: Air Quality Improvement Projects
http://www.macog.com/activetransportation/
Active Transportation
Active Transportation: Regional Trail Branding / Walk to School Day
Transportation: Public Transit
Transportation: Alternative Fuels, Advanced Vehicles
Air -Partners for Clean Air
Clean Energy –Solar
https://www.sirensolar.org/solar-map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqemd_WcM74
Water –St. Joseph River Basin Commission
Appendix
The cost of solar is now within
reach for many people.Isn’t it too
expensive?
Avg. National Price,Q3 2016: $2.98/W (SEIA) Solarize Price for 5kW
Standard Panel: $2.35/W Performance: $2.58/W
Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Do we get
enough sun?