Gas Obsolescence Preliminary Study

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a qualified professional firm to conduct a preliminary “Future of Gas” study that will inform its climate‑neutrality goal and guide regulatory recommendations to the Michigan Public Service Commission. The consultant will benchmark other jurisdictions, analyze DTE Gas’s investment plans, evaluate decarbonization technologies, forecast residential gas usage under multiple scenarios, and produce a 25‑50‑page final report with policy recommendations, while holding bi‑weekly progress meetings. The work must be completed by June 30 2026 for a maximum contract value of $75,000. • Review ≥ 4 “Future of Gas” studies and summarize best practices, stranded‑asset handling, and low‑income protections. • Analyze DTE Gas’s 10‑year distribution investment plan for Ann Arbor and identify gaps relative to city goals. • Propose technically feasible decarbonization solutions with cost, GHG‑reduction, and reliability analyses; develop three usage scenarios and long‑term forecasts. • Deliver a concise final report (25‑50 pages) with regulatory recommendations and conduct bi‑weekly stakeholder meetings.