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When it comes to the economy, how can you ignore a statement like this?
“In another analysis by the American Wind Energy Association, Michigan has the potential to become a leader in wind energy — a field it estimates could produce more than 30,000 jobs.”
This article from is from no less than the Chicago Tribune. The short story: Michigan colleges see the potential for renewable energy in the state and so do their students. The outlook for Michigan is good if we can just keep things rolling long enough!
We’ve posted stories and videos about the wind projects happening in the thumb area of the state. This article at mlive.com (from the Bay City Times) caught my eye as it really highlights the renewed economic hope the people in that part the state have. They are hoping to attract green collar jobs to support the wind opportunities in that area.
I am excited to see this story from the Detroit News website. It talks about the municipally owned energy utility in Wyandotte’s project to put up five wind turbines in an urban area.
One of the arguments against wind turbines is the concern about appearances. Having a giant turbine in the middle of a populated area could be unsightly. It is my opinion that residents would not care too much about this if they a) could see where their energy is coming from, b) have a sense of pride that it is renewable and plentiful, and c) cost the same or less.
This is one project I will be watching carefully. It would be great to bring this to my part of the state.
Governor Granholm signed legislation this week that requires our state to produce 10% of its energy from renewable resources by 2015. That is just 7 years away. The governors office says the details of the legislation “can create more than 60,000 jobs by investing in solar, wind, biofuels and energy efficiency, citing the Center for American Progress.”
The financial bailout that did not pass the House has passed the Senate. The Senate’s version contains tax credits for alternative energy, according to this story at Bloomberg.
Let’s see if the House can get their work done now.
I love Google. I really do. You need to read this article because it shows that they are forward thinking and willing to shake things up to get something done.
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