Ann Arbor’s energy future is on the ballot.
Proposal E
Yes
No
Ann Arbor is already building toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy system. Proposal E would change course, and voters haven’t been given clear answers about what that means.
Before you vote, learn about Prop E, the city’s existing Sustainable Energy Utility, and the open questions about each approach.
What is the Sustainable Energy Utility?
Ann Arbor created a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) to give residents a real voice in the city’s clean energy plans. It’s how our community is already moving toward local, renewable power.
We deserve clear answers before we put our progress at risk.
What are environmental advocates saying?
Hear how environmental advocates assess Proposal E and Ann Arbor’s current clean energy plans.
“I’m seeing very educated people confusing Prop E with further support for the SEU and they couldn’t be further apart.”
“This proposal actually does take us backwards”
“It would cost a fortune and very likely punch an irreparable hole in Ann Arbor’s sustainability goals.”
“I’m voting No on Proposal E because I want clean and affordable energy to continue advancing in Ann Arbor….”
Who’s voting No
Prop E threatens Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility.
The progressive Ann Arbor City Council said:
Prop E would“divert substantial public resources …from the clean-energy progress already underway.”
Prop E“is financially reckless, creates inconsistencies within and revises the City Charter, and would burden Ann Arbor taxpayers and ratepayers.”
Prop E means“the City would have to raise taxes, borrow without any identified means of repayment, divert other revenues, or cut existing services”
Progressive Ann Arbor City Councilmember
Erica Briggs
“We actually think that the path that we’re on today with our SEU is our best, our quickest path forward.”
Prop E “could easily derail our forward momentum”
“There is a reason many of Ann Arbor’s most prominent and respected environmental and climate leaders have joined together to urge residents to vote no on Proposal E.”
Protect our progress. Vote NO on Prop E.
Ann Arbor’s clean energy future is too important to gamble on unanswered questions.
Okay, but how do I vote?
Everything you need, minus the scavenger hunt.
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Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 AM–8 PM.
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Where
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Vote early on campus
October 21–November 1, 11 AM–7 PM, at UMMA (525 S. State St.) or the Duderstadt Center (2281 Bonisteel Blvd.).
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Other early voting
October 24–November 1.
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Registration
Register online by October 19, or in person with proof of residency at your local clerk’s office through Election Day.
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What to bring
A photo ID if you have one. No ID? You can still vote by signing an affidavit confirming your identity.
U-M student?
You can register using your Ann Arbor address if you meet Michigan’s voter eligibility and residency requirements. You don’t need a Michigan driver’s license to vote.