Doug Burgum and Chris Wright to implement pro-fossil fuel energy agenda.Doug Burgum and Chris Wright to implement pro-fossil fuel energy agenda.

In selecting Doug Burgum and Chris Wright to implement his energy policy, President Trump is following through on his pro-fossil fuel agenda. The majority of Ottawa County and Michigan voters elected President Trump, in part because they wanted this more realistic energy agenda which rejects rapid phase-out of fossil fuel use. Doug Bergum is pro-fossil […]

Ottawa County Can Be in the Driver’s Seat if it Keeps All of its Legal Tools on the Table and is Willing to Use Them as NecessaryOttawa County Can Be in the Driver’s Seat if it Keeps All of its Legal Tools on the Table and is Willing to Use Them as Necessary

When in negotiations with China or Russia, would it be wise to tell them at the outset that the USA will unilaterally disarm and have no tariffs? No, successful negotiations depend upon having strong ammunition on one’s side. Ottawa County is in an analogous contest with Consumers Energy (CE) and the Michigan Public Service Commission […]

Resolution Prepared by the Utilities Committee of the Georgetown Township Board to “Save The Campbell”Resolution Prepared by the Utilities Committee of the Georgetown Township Board to “Save The Campbell”

The Utilities Committee of Georgetown Township prepared and unanimously approved the excellent resolution below for the entire Georgetown Township Board to vote on 11/25/2024. This resolution is a model for all the other township boards, as well as county board, to enact: Resolution to Support the Continued Operation of The Campbell Coal Plant Resolution No. […]

Net zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid, per study of the Mackinac Center for Public PolicyNet zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid, per study of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

See full article at https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/news/net-zero-goals-likely-to-turn-off-michigans-electricity-grid?utm_campaign=CapCon+Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–vhIqO3by672eDDUJ_lHirkjbNZ6CjePJwjYgmjtabVPLuQZ0uAvqMKl-97_iKVGlLP8DvSX3zjHZ5WuTUl-VSz_PC3A&_hsmi=331817859&utm_content=331817859&utm_source=hs_email&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ju-_pppt4ZjEEi3T2GFC7HMb-LnKiQqWmkqp_gDhfTRifOr0uc3Xln-8_aem_ZmpALnTKuzjmb-LcDbC20A .

Electric Energy Supply and Use Power Economic Growth: Ottawa County Needs an Optimal Energy Policy Plugged into Economic RealitiesElectric Energy Supply and Use Power Economic Growth: Ottawa County Needs an Optimal Energy Policy Plugged into Economic Realities

“The positive relationship between energy and economic growth is clear: income and energy consumption are tightly correlated on every continent and across every time period for which data exists. Nowhere in the world is there a wealthy country that consumes only a little energy, nor a poor country that consumes a lot.” – https://energyforgrowth.org/article/how-does-energy-impact-economic-growth-an-overview-of-the-evidence/ Ottawa […]

Coal is King, and We are the Court JestersCoal is King, and We are the Court Jesters

“… coal remains king—and this is not about to change anytime soon…India’s coking coal imports surged to a six-year high over the first half of the country’s latest fiscal year. Meanwhile, in neighboring China, coal remains the largest contributor to the country’s power supply despite China being the largest developer of wind and solar capacity in the […]

Are We In A Climate Crisis That Demands We Take The Dramatic Step of Ceasing Fossil Fuel Use In Electric Generation: 2 Graphs Say “No” / Join Us in the SaveTheCampbell.com EffortAre We In A Climate Crisis That Demands We Take The Dramatic Step of Ceasing Fossil Fuel Use In Electric Generation: 2 Graphs Say “No” / Join Us in the SaveTheCampbell.com Effort

There is very good reason in Michigan that we have been using the combination of gas and coal for our electric generation baseload to provide reliability, affordability and safety; gas and coal complement each other to bring these benefits. But does a climate crisis necessitate we rapidly cease using them? 2 graphs say “no”: 1. […]

UN Applying Intense Pressure To Curtail ALL Fossil Fuel Use in Electric Generation, and the MPSC Is Doing Its BiddingUN Applying Intense Pressure To Curtail ALL Fossil Fuel Use in Electric Generation, and the MPSC Is Doing Its Bidding

“Global climate disaster inevitable if emissions aren’t drastically reduced by 2035, U.N. warns” The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), whose members are appointed by Governor Whitmer, is following UN directives and starting to seek the closure of not only coal plants in the state, but also gas plants, as exemplified here. This agenda stems from […]

Federal and State Electric Energy Policy Gets More Unplugged From Reality By the Week…Federal and State Electric Energy Policy Gets More Unplugged From Reality By the Week…

How so? As a first step towards plugging us back into reality, the town and county boards need to request a delay in Campbell closure and Palisades re-start, but letting them know if this request is not heeded legal tools will be used to address current unrealistic energy plans.[13] We have solid legal ground for […]