Here is what we did in our first resolution: https://restoreottawa.substack.com/p/save-the-campbell-resolution
ILSR website is coming from a liberal perspective, but has much useful information about the major flaw in our current monopoly utility modelILSR website is coming from a liberal perspective, but has much useful information about the major flaw in our current monopoly utility model
“Unlike other platform monopolists Amazon and Google, electric utilities’ monopoly is government-granted and enforced – utility customers legally can’t deactivate or switch to a competitor. Utilities take full advantage of the captivity of their customers – pouring bill revenue into influencing lawmakers to protect the monopoly and allow steep rate hikes. Utilities also use their […]
We need to expeditiously get local control of our electric grid via a locally elected electric cooperative board. Too much is at stake to leave it in control of outside interests.We need to expeditiously get local control of our electric grid via a locally elected electric cooperative board. Too much is at stake to leave it in control of outside interests.
Net Zero, AI data centers, robotic revolution, and more are all upon us now and in the coming months and next few years. Will we move from reliable fossil fuel plants to unreliable solar? Will AI data centers be added into our area grid, and under what conditions? How will AI-controlled robots be added onto […]
Letter Requesting Assistance of Congressman Bill HuizengaLetter Requesting Assistance of Congressman Bill Huizenga
The Honorable Bill HuizengaU.S. House of Representatives Dear Congressman Huizenga: Please help us obtain a pre-application consultation with the Office of Energy Dominance Financing under the U.S. Department of Energy. The Exploratory Committee for Locally Controlled Electric Cooperative in Ottawa County, Michigan, representing many township boards in the county, submitted a request for a pre-application […]
Letter Requesting Assistance of Secretary WrightLetter Requesting Assistance of Secretary Wright
The Honorable Chris WrightSecretary of EnergyU.S. Department of Energy Dear Secretary Wright: Please help arrange a pre-application consultation with the Office of Energy Dominance Financing under the Department of Energy. The Exploratory Committee for Locally Controlled Electric Cooperative in Ottawa County, Michigan, representing many township boards in the county, submitted a request for a pre-application […]
DTE-Backed Group Sues Ann Arbor to Prevent Voter Choice for Locally Controlled Electric in November / Voters in Ottawa County Should Seek the Same Choice and not let Consumers Energy Stop Us HereDTE-Backed Group Sues Ann Arbor to Prevent Voter Choice for Locally Controlled Electric in November / Voters in Ottawa County Should Seek the Same Choice and not let Consumers Energy Stop Us Here
This article explains how DTE is trying to stop voter choice: https://annarborpublicpower.org/news/dte-backed-group-sues-ann-arbor-to-prevent-voter-choice-in-november Why should not all of our local leaders in Ottawa County be in favor of voter choice here, especially since the three cities in Ottawa County with locally controlled electric all have very satisfied customers with lower electricity rates than Consumers Energy?.
We encourage all Ottawa County township boards to join our Exploratory Committee for a Locally Controlled Electric CooperativeWe encourage all Ottawa County township boards to join our Exploratory Committee for a Locally Controlled Electric Cooperative
Please email Joseph McCarter at joseph.mccarter@gmail.com to add your board.
China is moving away from solar for utility-scale electricity and so should the USAChina is moving away from solar for utility-scale electricity and so should the USA
In recent analyses such as “Land of the Waning Sun,” the economic commentary publication Doomberg argues that China’s breakneck expansion of solar power has hit a critical wall of diminishing returns, forcing Beijing to tap the brakes on new installations due to severe grid integration limits, rising waste, and structural economic damage. Core Arguments from […]
Caterpillar is enjoying record sales from polluting generators for data centers; “Save The Campbell” alternative offers environmentally responsible approachCaterpillar is enjoying record sales from polluting generators for data centers; “Save The Campbell” alternative offers environmentally responsible approach
Caterpillar is now enjoying record sales and profits from highly polluting and noisy generators for data centers, and it is projected to grow through 2030. Why: “hyperscale data centers — facilities consuming 50 megawatts or more of power, enough to supply roughly 50,000 homes — are being built faster than utility grid connections can be […]