Ann Arbor celebrated its sixth annual A2Zero awards on June 3, 2026, honoring residents, businesses, and nonprofits working toward the city's goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. The event recognized Climate Action Heroes, sustainability grant recipients, and Green Business Challenge participants. The city also released its annual report showing over 32% of community electricity now comes from renewable sources, with more than 75% of power for city facilities from renewables. Grant winners included Neutral Zone receiving $10,000 for a youth climate action leadership group, Peace Neighborhood Center getting $10,000 for a decarbonization assessment, and House N2 Home awarded nearly $5,000 for providing furniture to people transitioning from homelessness. The Green Business Challenge awarded its first platinum certification to C'Mon Betty, an artisanal canning company. These awards highlight how local policy and community action combine to push toward measurable emissions reductions.
