Pittsfield Charter Township, MI

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on 2 resolutions adopted by Pittsfield Charter Township. The township established a Sustainability Committee in 2017 (Resolution 48) to oversee implementation of sustainability strategies across six focus areas: energy and climate, waste management, local food access, infrastructure, transportation, and development practices. In 2020, Resolution 20-12 created a comprehensive sustainability blueprint with specific five-year goals addressing suburban development patterns, including programs to preserve green space, expand tree canopy and green infrastructure, require solar panels and green building standards for new development, reduce parking requirements, expand recycling and composting services, improve public transit and non-motorized transportation options like bike lanes and sidewalks, and increase affordable housing. Together, these resolutions demonstrate the township’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions from suburban development, which currently generates significantly higher emissions than urban areas, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and engaging community members in sustainability efforts.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on two reports focused on municipal energy management and residential solar adoption. Pittsfield Charter Township’s 2018 Energy Plan outlines actions including energy audits of municipal facilities, LED lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, and creation of a part-time energy manager position and revolving energy fund, with implementation timelines ranging from immediate to 3-5 years. The Solarize Pittsfield program facilitates group purchasing of residential solar systems, reducing installation timelines to nine months while providing approximately $7,000 in savings per system through federal tax credits and bulk discounts, with financing available through Michigan Saves.

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