Jan. 9, 2008: Promote Renewable Energy Over Coal Plant ExpansionMedia Clip
Posted January 9th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov
Members of Progress Michigan and the Michigan Sierra Club speak out for energy priorities. The Detroit News Michigan is at an energy crossroads and faces a critical choice. Since January, seven energy companies have sought to build or expand existing coal plants in Michigan. The proposals are pointed at Bay City, Alma, Rogers City, Filer Township, Marquette and two in Midland. If these proposals are allowed to go forward, coal-burning power plants will keep Michigan locked in the energy dark ages and saddle our state with outmoded technology and high costs just as we are fighting to move our state into the 21st century. But there is a better choice. That's why a new, statewide coalition called Clean Energy Now powered up the fight for Michigan's energy future by launching a statewide campaign to stop this onslaught of coal plants and instead urge lawmakers to make the Great Lakes State a jobs-rich, renewable energy powerhouse. The campaign is calling on state lawmakers to enact a "No More Coal Plants" policy until Michigan has a 21st-century energy plan in place that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and protects consumers from the skyrocketing costs of coal. |
