Jan. 23, 2008: Clean Energy Plans get Lawmakers’ Attention

Michigan's legislative session foreshadows earnest investment in clean energy.

Daily Press
Clean Energy Plans get Lawmakers ’ Attention
Associated Press
Jan. 23, 2008
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LANSING (AP) — A clean energy proposal outlined Tuesday may be another sign that state lawmakers plan to make 2008 the year Michigan gets serious about renewable and alternative power.

A bipartisan proposal anchored by Senate Republicans would use tax credits for utilities to create and buy clean energy. The proposals aim to help projects such a power plant planned for Alma, which would use coal more cleanly than traditional plants.

The proposals add to a host of ideas already introduced and yet to come from lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Most state policymakers agree clean, alternative and renewable energy is crucial to the future of Michigan’s economy and environment. But there are competing roadmaps to reach those broad goals, and Michigan’s policymakers have yet to agree on the best path.