At EcoWorks we have been doing a lot of research on energy efficiency. We have a grant from a state funder, for which we have to audit 82 municipal buildings for energy usage. The purpose of these audits is to identify cost savings that local officials can pursue. Yesterday I went to a workshop where several small-city leaders discussed new methods of achieving energy efficiency. Apparently, Rick Snyder created a goal for Michigan that we must eliminate 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, so that was the focus of our workshop yesterday. There was a new technology discussed there called, Micro Grids, which would revolutionize energy consumption for cities. I really enjoy what I do at EcoWorks.
When I’m not at work, though, I’m at the apartments hanging with friends, or roaming downtown trying to meet new people and see the beauty of Detroit. I have noticed how friendly people are on the streets, and it really makes me feel safe to live in Midtown. I love how getting lost in the streets of Detroit make me feel. I would like to come back here after I graduate. There are many things to do, like museums, art shows, and restaurants all over town. The food shops are my favorite, though. There’s nothing like walking into a restaurant for the first time and ordering something random off the menu. After a long day of touring the city, I find a nice, open park to watch the sunset before I head back to my apartment building. This summer has been nothing but perfect these last few weeks. I can’t wait to see how the next seven weeks play out!
Sorry I couldn’t post a photo 🙁
Hello the wise and powerful Erin Rhodes and my good friend who I would never dream of making fun of (I hoped you noticed that heavy sarcasm). I am happy to see that you are branching and trying new restaurants such as Bucharest. One could even say that the flavors are superfluous (like that vocab). Oh and if you would be so kind as to pick me up from work today it would be greatly appreciated.