ANN ARBOR – DTE Energy and The Ark, a well-known folk and acoustic music venue in Ann Arbor, have formed a partnership to promote renewable energy in Michigan, which could win concert goers a free music CD, or a ticket to an upcoming Ark performance.

November has been designated Green Energy month at The Ark. During November, all electricity used at the concert venue will be offset by renewable power provided under DTE Energy’s GreenCurrents renewable energy program.

What?s more, anyone who enrolls in GreenCurrents at The Ark in November

will receive a free music CD, or a ticket to an upcoming Ark performance.

GreenCurrents is a voluntary program that enables DTE Energy’s electric

customers to “green up” their power with renewable energy created from

sustainable sources like the wind and biomass. For as little as $2.50 extra

a month, GreenCurrents customers can help improve the environment and

support the development of new renewable energy projects in Michigan.

“We think The Ark is a great venue, and an ideal place for us to

promote the GreenCurrents program,” said Larry Kaufman, energy efficiency

specialist for DTE Energy. “Every person who signs up for GreenCurrents

will cause clean, renewable energy to be generated on their behalf – and

will help shape the future of sustainable energy here in Michigan.”

Located in Ann Arbor, The Ark is a non-profit organization that hosts

more than 300 live performances a year, including 28 shows that are

scheduled for November. Marianne James, Managing Director at The Ark,

believes the partnership with DTE Energy will be beneficial for both

organizations.

“We know that many people who come to The Ark are committed to the

environment and interested in renewable energy,” James said. “This

partnership will give our audiences the opportunity to learn more about the

GreenCurrents program, and how they can reduce their own carbon footprint.”

Green Energy month at The Ark will kick off Oct. 30 with a free concert

featuring Detroit band Zebula Avenue. Anyone enrolling in GreenCurrents

that night – or at any Ark show in November – will receive a CD from that

evening’s performer; the new Mountain Heart CD, Road That Never Ends,

recorded live at The Ark; or a ticket to an upcoming Ark performance (up to

a $20 value).

More information about Green Energy month at The Ark is available at TheArk.Org

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