“Joseph Parnell McCarter, 6408 Wrenwood, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. We have had plenty of warnings that the current Net Zero path is leading us into dangerous territory, as evidenced by the following and more: The best estimates are a 4.7 gigawatt shortfall in our regional grid by 2027 if planned plant closures like the […]
At Least $1 Billion Was Spent on Special Anti-Polluting Equipment on the Campbell, Yet it is Being Demolished While Plants Without Such Anti-Polluting Equipment Are Left Operating: There Is Nothing Sound About the Campbell Demolition PlanAt Least $1 Billion Was Spent on Special Anti-Polluting Equipment on the Campbell, Yet it is Being Demolished While Plants Without Such Anti-Polluting Equipment Are Left Operating: There Is Nothing Sound About the Campbell Demolition Plan
Per https://www.secondwavemedia.com/lakeshore/features/Bidding-farewell-to-iconic-JHCampbell-power-plant.aspx : “…About $1 billion has been invested in air quality control systems at the J.H. Campbell Generating Complex, according to Consumers Energy…” Per https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/lakeshore/what-will-happen-to-the-jh-campbell-plant/69-522203712 entitled “what will happen to the JH Campbell plant” : “Morgenstern says Consumers has already invested $1 billion to reduce emissions out of their stacks. ‘We’re removing mercury, we’re removing nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, […]
Speech Before the Ottawa County Board on 5/13/25: It Is Not Too Late For the Board to Take Common Sense ActionSpeech Before the Ottawa County Board on 5/13/25: It Is Not Too Late For the Board to Take Common Sense Action
“Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. This Board passed an excellent Campbell Resolution, but Board leadership needs course correction for what has happened subsequently. Imagine if the OI commissioners had passed their constitutional county resolution and then in the weeks following did radio interviews trashing the Bill of Rights: sadly the […]
The Net Zero Agenda Significantly Increases the Cost of Electricity Because of the Need for System Redundancies and Other FactorsThe Net Zero Agenda Significantly Increases the Cost of Electricity Because of the Need for System Redundancies and Other Factors
Here is the reality: https://nypost.com/2025/05/07/opinion/cheap-solar-and-wind-is-a-lie-green-countries-pay-more This article explains the reasons: https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/05/why-renewables-will-increase-energy-costs This article provides a cost-benefit analysis: https://financialpost.com/opinion/bjorn-lomborg-net-zeros-cost-benefit-ratio-is-crazy-high The UK is an example: https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2033529/uk-electricity-prices
The Trump Administration’s Legal Action in No Way Relieves Ottawa County Board Responsibility to Take Substantive Action for the Campbell — It Adds Rationale for the Board To Spearhead Mediation Discussions of the StakeholdersThe Trump Administration’s Legal Action in No Way Relieves Ottawa County Board Responsibility to Take Substantive Action for the Campbell — It Adds Rationale for the Board To Spearhead Mediation Discussions of the Stakeholders
The Trump Administration legal action is described here. What needs to be done now by the Ottawa County Board is described here.
Ottawa County Should Learn From AlbertaOttawa County Should Learn From Alberta
There are many parallels between Alberta versus Canada and Ottawa County versus Michigan on the topic of energy and local control of land, except our County Board is caving to unconstitutional mandates whereas Albertan leadership is not. Ottawa County should not cave to the Net Zero agenda. We need county leaders who will stand up […]
Making a Mockery of a County Board Resolution – But it is not too late to Correct CourseMaking a Mockery of a County Board Resolution – But it is not too late to Correct Course
Imagine if the OI commissioners had passed their constitutional county resolution and then in the weeks following did radio interviews trashing the Bill of Rights: sadly the equivalent is precisely what has happened in the case of the county’s Campbell Resolution. There is a place for resolutions when thoroughly studied by commissioners, firmly believed by […]