“We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” Our national electric grid is under intense pressure, with reliable generating capacity not keeping up with rising demand, such as from data centers. If we have learned anything these last several years, it is that we cannot trust the electric utility monopoly […]
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CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp. says we have a five-alarm fire with our electric gridCEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp. says we have a five-alarm fire with our electric grid
“Energy regulators and executives are warning that the build-out of artificial intelligence data centers has significantly increased the risk of electricity disruptions and blackouts…“The reliability of the power grid remains extremely high, but paradoxically, the risks to reliability continue to mount,” said Jim Robb, president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., the […]
The Campbell’s Coal Pricing Compares Very Favorably to Natural Gas Pricing as of October 2025The Campbell’s Coal Pricing Compares Very Favorably to Natural Gas Pricing as of October 2025
Per Google AI: “As of late October 2025, the Henry Hub natural gas spot price is significantly higher than the Powder River Basin (PRB) coal spot price when compared on an equivalent energy content basis. The Henry Hub natural gas price is around $3.30 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), while the benchmark PRB coal price is approximately $14.30 per short […]
The role of wholesale power supply and what is driving significant increases in their priceThe role of wholesale power supply and what is driving significant increases in their price
“In 2023, approximately 50.16% of all electricity sourced by Consumers Energy was procured on the wholesale power supply market. The remaining 49.84% was generated by facilities the company owns.” (per Google AI). This would have become even less if Campbell were absent. So most of the electricity purchased from Consumers Energy derives from the wholesale power supply […]
The outside corporate interest tail should not be allowed to wag the local interest dog: why we need locally controlled electric utility service in Ottawa CountyThe outside corporate interest tail should not be allowed to wag the local interest dog: why we need locally controlled electric utility service in Ottawa County
The sad reality in today’s electric utility sector is that outside corporate interests are driving much of what happens even though it is far from local interest. Here are some questions Ottawa County citizens should be asking: Given the threat of significant electric price increases stemming from data centers, overthrow of local zoning by Michigan […]
Written appeal to the Ottawa County Board: please discuss a proposed resolution authorizing representation on the exploratory committee for a locally controlled electric cooperative, of participating townshipsWritten appeal to the Ottawa County Board: please discuss a proposed resolution authorizing representation on the exploratory committee for a locally controlled electric cooperative, of participating townships
Dear Board Members: In follow up to my request at this week’s county board meeting, I would ask the County Board to discuss the resolution below or similar. Chair Teeples stated at this week’s meeting that if even just one Board member asks in a timely manner for an item to be included on the […]
We are having an effect: Consumers Energy now says it will operate Campbell “long term”We are having an effect: Consumers Energy now says it will operate Campbell “long term”
This is a very positive development, but we just need to keep in mind that Consumers Energy is still full steam ahead with their Net Zero agenda and doing this in a way which means significantly rising electric utility rates, lithium ion battery plants, large-scale solar developments, etc., along with closing fossil fuel plants if […]
Request to the Ottawa County Board at Their 10/28/2025 Board Meeting to Be Represented On the Exploratory Committee for a Locally Controlled Electric Cooperative for Much of Ottawa County Currently Without Local ControlRequest to the Ottawa County Board at Their 10/28/2025 Board Meeting to Be Represented On the Exploratory Committee for a Locally Controlled Electric Cooperative for Much of Ottawa County Currently Without Local Control
This was the speech delivered on behalf of the “Save The Campbell” effort pertaining to the 2nd round of “Save The Campbell” Resolutions- Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. I would request the County Board consider these facts: So my request to this Board is that your next standing committee meeting […]
Thanks to the Blendon Township Board for Passing the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, Now Joining 5 Other Townships in Ottawa County Which Have Done So! Thanks also to Blendon residents who advocated for its passage!Thanks to the Blendon Township Board for Passing the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, Now Joining 5 Other Townships in Ottawa County Which Have Done So! Thanks also to Blendon residents who advocated for its passage!
In a four to one vote, the Blendon Township Board passed the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, after a number of people spoke in favor. This is truly a group effort. And it is another step in our project to thwart the Net Zero agenda by God’s grace. The following 6 townships have thus passed […]
Speech to the Blendon Township Board on 10/20/2025Speech to the Blendon Township Board on 10/20/2025
Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. In the first round of “Save The Campbell” resolutions the Blendon board, six other townships and the County Board, accomplished what we had hoped, the Trump Administration responding to our appeal: the delay of the planned 2025 closure of the Campbell. Nevertheless, Consumers Energy and […]