EVERY STATE SHOULD BE LIKE MICHIGAN

Michigan’s future needs can be solved by alternative energy, report claims
Jay Greene, August 11, 2009 (Crain’s Detroit Business)

["energy future; A Green Energy Alternative for Michigan] from…[Synapse Energy Economic and] Natural Resources Defense Council contends that Michigan’s power needs can be solved by aggressively moving to wind power, biomass, solar and other renewable energy sources along with implementing energy efficiency programs.

The Michigan Public Service Commission is scheduled to make recommendations later this month to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on the need for power and availability of a cleaner alternative to coal…"

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"The report concludes that by displacing fossil fuels, the energy efficiency program alone could save Michigan $3 billion in electricity costs over the next 20 years.

Efficiency savings combined with the potential of 27,000 gigawatt hours of power from clean energy technologies can fulfill the state’s power needs."

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"Michigan’s last energy plan was developed in 2007 and relies on inadequate use [of] renewable energy supplies and energy efficiency technologists, according to the report.

Jobs also could be created in Michigan’s economy by manufacturing and installing wind turbines, solar cells and adding efficiency improvements to homes, businesses
and other buildings, the report said…"