I have a dream that all of the fossil fuel plants and the electric grid in Ottawa County will be locally controlled by the time Trump’s term ends, and that they will be judged not by the CO2 they emit, but by their generation of reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric for our baseload electric. Three […]
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Last night Polkton Township became the 4th township in Ottawa County to pass the 2nd round of “Save The Campbell” Resolutions, creating an exploratory committee to investigate local control over electric, including over the Campbell.Last night Polkton Township became the 4th township in Ottawa County to pass the 2nd round of “Save The Campbell” Resolutions, creating an exploratory committee to investigate local control over electric, including over the Campbell.
We are thankful for the Polkton Township Board‘s strong defense for the citizens it represents. They unanimously passed a modified form of the 2nd round of “Save The Campbell” Resolutions. Their modified form seeks for the exploratory committee to consider not only the ones specified in the original version, but even other possible ones too. […]
Locally Controlled Electric Via a Cooperative and the Possibility of a Contract with an AI Data CenterLocally Controlled Electric Via a Cooperative and the Possibility of a Contract with an AI Data Center
Central to the “Save The Campbell” plan is replacement of Consumers Energy in Ottawa County, including its ownership of the Campbell, with a locally controlled electric cooperative which seeks to thwart the misguided Net Zero Agenda. The main objective of the 2nd round of Save The Campbell Resolutions is to explore getting this local control […]
Speech Before the Blendon Township Board on 09-19-2025Speech Before the Blendon Township Board on 09-19-2025
Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. Thanks to those in Blendon Township who have put a needed spotlight on the dangerous lithium ion battery plant, and thanks to the Blendon Board for placing the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions on tonight’s Agenda, like you did the 1st Round and unanimously passed […]
Thanks to those in Blendon Township who have put a needed spotlight on the dangerous lithium ion battery plant planned for there, and thanks to the Blendon Board for placing the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions on the Agenda, like they did the 1st Round and unanimously passed!Thanks to those in Blendon Township who have put a needed spotlight on the dangerous lithium ion battery plant planned for there, and thanks to the Blendon Board for placing the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions on the Agenda, like they did the 1st Round and unanimously passed!
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=24706847648952241&set=pcb.1287003759792598 Here was the speech to the Blendon Township Board which precipitated this Agenda item. We hope they join the growing list of township boards that are passing this 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, and we hope the Ottawa County Board would add it to its Agenda.
Wright Township Board This Week Unanimously Passed the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, Joining Georgetown and JamestownWright Township Board This Week Unanimously Passed the 2nd Round of Campbell Resolutions, Joining Georgetown and Jamestown
We are very thankful for the way the Wright Township Board has stepped forward to say “NO” to the Net Zero Agenda by seeking local control of the Campbell and our electric grid. We also appreciate how other township boards in Ottawa County are indicating they will step forward as well. It has been an […]
The Net Zero Agenda is Why Electric Utility Bills Are Rising So MuchThe Net Zero Agenda is Why Electric Utility Bills Are Rising So Much
The Net Zero Agenda of states like Michigan are driving up utility prices, as noted in the article here: “In an interview with SAN, Loyola said, “Our electricity supply should be elastic enough to accommodate all the new demand that’s coming from the data center boom.” Instead, he says that the electric supply hasn’t kept […]
Allendale Township Board will decide on its upcoming 09/22/2025 meeting whether it will cave into the Net Zero Agenda with its dangerous battery plants, or seek to thwart itAllendale Township Board will decide on its upcoming 09/22/2025 meeting whether it will cave into the Net Zero Agenda with its dangerous battery plants, or seek to thwart it
The Allendale Township Board discussed the “Save The Campbell” Resolutions as an agenda item at its 09/08/2025 meeting, following a speech I gave at the previous Board meeting. I am thankful this Board seriously weighs this important topic, especially given that it is so affected by a planned battery storage plant in nearby Blendon Township. […]