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Grand Rapids Commission unanimously adopts amendment to thermal energy franchise to enable electrification options
Grand Rapids City Commission · March 18, 2026
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Summary
The commission unanimously approved an amendment to Title 2, chapter 34 to allow the city’s thermal operator to offer alternative generation options aimed at electrification and decarbonization; adoption was by roll‑call and the ordinance becomes effective 30 days after adoption.
The Grand Rapids City Commission voted unanimously on March 17 to adopt an amendment to the city code governing the thermal energy franchise (Title 2, chapter 34). The amendment adds a subsection authorizing…
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