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 […]
Why is opposition to PA 233 and utility-level solar on our farmlands good but insufficient?Why is opposition to PA 233 and utility-level solar on our farmlands good but insufficient?
It is good and important when political leaders oppose PA 233 and oppose utility-level solar on our farmlands. PA 233 is horrible state law, removing local control over zoning and development. Utility-level solar on our West Michigan farmlands, like the proposed RWE one in Zeeland Township, is horrible, because it wastes many of our valuable […]
Let’s work together for a locally controlled common-sense energy planLet’s work together for a locally controlled common-sense energy plan
We need the Campbell for reliable energy, and we need data centers to compete in the modern economy. But we need data centers and the electric grid under our local control and done environmentally right, which is why I seek it only be co-located with the Campbell (and no use of backup generators) and have […]
Speech before the Ottawa County Board on 07/28/2026 requesting a common-sense energy approach in our local interestSpeech before the Ottawa County Board on 07/28/2026 requesting a common-sense energy approach in our local interest
At the Ottawa County Board meeting on 7/28/2026 at the 1:22:14 minute mark I delivered the following speech: “Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of “Save The Campbell” I commend this Board for how you have judiciously weighed in on matters pertaining to the County’s electric grid and underground water, and request you continue […]