The Michigan Energy Fair attracted 3,000 visitors to Manistee to learn
about alternative energy initiatives in the state. This comes at a time
when a bill has been introduced to the State House to create Renewable
Portfolio Standards for Michigan, a critical step in the development of
the alternative energy industry in the state.
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Renewable resources, such as solar, wind, and
hydroelectric power are all sources of clean energy — fuel that causes
much less harm to the environment. Along with being
environmentally-friendly, another benefit is that they are home-grown.
Currently, Michigan must import nearly all of its energy — 100
percent of the coal and uranium, 96 percent of the oil, and 75 percent
of all natural gas, according to state agencies. By investing in
renewable energy produced within the state, the government would be
investing in Michigan, say proponents.
The home grown source is important in another regard, as well.
According to Environment Michigan and the Pacific Northwest Laboratory,
Michigan ranks second in the Great Lakes region for wind energy
potential and 14th in the United States. If fully harnessed, wind energy could create over 50,000 manufacturing jobs in the state of Michigan.
Read the entire report here.
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