General Election: June 28, 2021 Candidates for Tribal Council
RICKY COMPO
TAMARA KIOGIMA
LEROY SHOMIN
DOUG EMERY
WILLIAM ORTIZ
MARCI REYES
KENNETH DEWEY
AARON OTTO
SHARON SIERZPUTOWSKI
SIERRA BODA (WITHDREW 5-14-21)
Energy
Energy efficiency is vital in reducing air pollution. Most of our electricity is still generated by burning coal and natural gas. Many coal power plants are being replaced with cleaner burning natural gas power plants. However, increased natural gas use leads to more fracking and another set of environmental concerns. The Air Quality program tracks the energy efficiency of LTBB owned facilities in hopes that reductions can be accomplished. Renewable energy use is also promoted by providing technical support on the feasibility and effectiveness of technologies like solar and wind power.
Above (top): LTBB Fish Hatchery 20 kW Solar Array. Above (bottom): LTBB Natural Resources Department 30 kW Solar Array.
Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP)
Catalyst Partners and the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians (LTBB) have partnered to create a report that meshes goals of LTBB’s Climate Emergency Action Plan Resolution with an implementable plan for the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. For the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians (LTBB), costs are not the most important aspect of their carbon emissions: sustainable practices for the planet are. This is why LTBB has been striving toward more sustainable practices as a Tribe since 2005 and has goals to achieve zero net carbon in the near future. After taking the steps to understand where the emissions of the LTBB are coming from, Catalyst Partners was able to define opportunities to reduce those emissions. In addition to meeting LTBB’s carbon goals, reducing emissions can save both energy and operational costs.