Planning for a Sustainable and Resilient Energy Future on Beaver Island, Michigan

Summary

Beaver Island, Michigan, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's ETIPP program, has developed a plan for a sustainable and resilient energy future. The island, home to 600 year-round residents and 1,000 seasonal residents, currently consumes approximately 9.17 GWh of electricity annually, with peak demands of 2.50 MW in winter and 2.03 MW in summer. The plan aims to reduce reliance on mainland power, lower energy costs, and meet Michigan's goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. Key findings indicate that approximately 2.7 MW-DC of solar PV capacity is needed to match annual electricity consumption, with ample space identified for 14.2 MW-DC of ground-mounted solar and 1.7 MW-DC of rooftop solar. Energy efficiency improvements are projected to save commercial buildings $313,196 annually for a $1.09 million investment, and residential homes $217,506 for a $593,074 investment. Michigan's 2023 clean energy legislation also targets 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean electricity by 2040.

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