The Great Economic Potential of the Campbell: We Can Become a Center of Data Computing for the New EconomyThe Great Economic Potential of the Campbell: We Can Become a Center of Data Computing for the New Economy
I recently received this email: Hi, I’m writing as a concerned Michigander that would love to see the Campbell power plant located in my home county of Ottawa be put to work supplying energy for new technologies. We would love to help keep it online and see it serving A.I. and blockchain data centers along […]
Proposed Multi-Party Purchase of Consumers Energy’s Share of the Campbell IF It Can Be Done At the Right Price – Facilitated by Ottawa CountyProposed Multi-Party Purchase of Consumers Energy’s Share of the Campbell IF It Can Be Done At the Right Price – Facilitated by Ottawa County
The Campbell plant is currently owned as follows: “The J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in Ottawa County, Michigan, is primarily owned by Consumers Energy, which holds a 94.03% ownership interest. Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative owns a 1.89% stake, and the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) holds the remaining 4.08%. Wolverine Power’s 1.89% ownership pertains specifically to […]
Mlive covers the concerns of Ottawa County Board commissioners with the premature closure of the CampbellMlive covers the concerns of Ottawa County Board commissioners with the premature closure of the Campbell
The article is entitled “Ottawa County leaders question upcoming closure of coal-fired power plant” and can be read here. The article notes the concerns of various commissioners and points out the “Save The Campbell” effort to delay the closure: “Commissioners expect to discuss the Campbell plant’s closing at a regular Feb. 25 board meeting. Joseph […]
We are thankful the County Board is deliberating the Campbell issue and asking good questions of Consumers Energy.We are thankful the County Board is deliberating the Campbell issue and asking good questions of Consumers Energy.
The presentation by Consumers Energy and questioning by the Board of Commissioners took place in today’s County Planning & Policy Committee. It would appear the issue now is headed for deliberation at a regular Board meeting later in the month. I (Joseph Parnell McCarter) presented the “Save The Campbell” side in both comment periods. Here […]
Grand Haven Township has now become the 7th township in the County to pass a “Save The Campbell” resolution, and more are likely to follow.Grand Haven Township has now become the 7th township in the County to pass a “Save The Campbell” resolution, and more are likely to follow.
The Grand Haven Township Board passed the resolution in a 4 to 1 vote. This is more proof that an overwhelming majority of the County wants a delay in the closure. The people of Ottawa County understand how Consumers Energy under the Michigan Public Service Commission is leading us down a dangerous energy path.
Ottawa County’s largest municipality, Georgetown Township, passes “Save The Campbell” Resolution, joining 5 other townships. There is reason to believe more townships will join them.Ottawa County’s largest municipality, Georgetown Township, passes “Save The Campbell” Resolution, joining 5 other townships. There is reason to believe more townships will join them.
All present Board members at the Georgetown Township Board meeting voted in favor, as has been the case with five of the six townships which have passed the resolution thus far. The overwhelming majority of Ottawa County does not want Consumers Energy to close our county’s Campbell plant in 2025. Citizens know we need reliable, […]