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$50,000 Climate Rebate Program for Home Energy Upgrades

About $200,000 sits in the Climate Action Fund, and staff proposes using $50,000 to rebate weatherization, heat pumps, and possibly solar — tiered so lower-income households get more. Councilors asked to focus on home heating (not bikes), explore plug-in solar for renters, and find ways to avoid upfront costs for fixed-income residents.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

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Emerald Ash Borer Response

EAB is in Bangor and the city is assuming every ash tree is infested. About 340 public ash trees will be removed over 2-3 years while 431 trees get protective injections. Ash-heavy neighborhoods will lose a lot of canopy.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 15, 2026