Michigan Sustainable Energy Coalition
Vol. 2. No. 32 December 5, 2008
Executive Director’s Update:
To: MSEC Members
From: Andy Such, Executive Director
Second Important Board Meeting
What’s Next?
The MSEC Board met on November 10 and discussed the future of the organization as Renewable Energy moves to the implementation stage. There a was a great deal of discussion and it was decided to schedule a Board meeting for December 8 to discuss further and take appropriate actions.
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• Michigan’s economy is heavily reliant on energy derived from non-sustainable (finite) and polluting fossil fuels: coal, natural gas, and to a lesser extent, oil. Michigan imports 100% of the coal and uranium, 96% of the petroleum, and 70% of the natural gas used to power this State.
• Michigan produces little of these fossil fuels within the State, which makes us highly vulnerable to rising and highly volatile fossil energy costs and the uncertain and politically unstable future of non-renewable energy.
• Our state energy portfolio is not diversified and Michigan depends on other states and countries to secure our energy needs. It would be foolish to wait until these finite resources become even more scarce before developing alternative energy supply strategies. The time to act is now!
• Fuel sources to produce electricity in Michigan in 2004 were: 63% coal, 10% natural gas, 23% nuclear, and only 3% from renewable sources.
• In 2004, imported fuels cost Michigan citizens and businesses roughly $20 billion (roughly 5% of the State’s GDP) transferring economic power we need here to fossil fuel rich states and countries. Approximately $2.6 billion of this spent on fuel for the generation of electricity in Michigan.
• According to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan has steadily growing demand for more electric power generation. The recently completed Capacity Needs Forum (CNF), conducted by the MPSC, reported that our current electrical generation system will not meet Michigan’s demand by 2009. (This includes a 15% reserve margin.)
• We believe that now is the time to begin meeting future Michigan energy demands with a growing mix of sustainable and renewable energy resources.
• A plan including a Renewable Portfolio Standard will provide energy security, energy diversity, a healthier environment and a boost to needed economic development.
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Michigan Sustainable Energy Coalition
Vol. 2. No. 29 October 31, 2008
Executive Director’s Update:
To: MSEC Members
From: Andy Such, Executive Director
Successful “Boot Camp” on New Energy Laws
MSEC has been very busy since the passage of the new renewable energy laws in late September. We presented a two-day conference on implementation of the new law and began our efforts to work with the Michigan Public Service Commission on implementation of the new law. The conference was a cooperative effort with the MPSC. Over 80 people attended and by any measure it was a success. (See details below)
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The Great Lakes Wind Council, created by Executive Order No. 2009-1, serves as an advisory body within the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth to examine issues and make recommendations related to offshore wind development in Michigan. The council consists of key state agency representatives and stakeholders appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.
On September 1, 2009, the council issued a report to Governor Granholm. According to the report, 20 percent of the 38,000 square miles of state-owned Great Lakes bottomlands, or 7,874 square miles, has a depth of 30 meters or less, which is practicable for offshore wind development. Within this area, 537 square miles are considered to be most favorable to the sustainable development of offshore wind energy. The council’s report also recommends a package of legislative and rule changes to help guide the development of offshore wind energy going forward. Recommended changes would facilitate the permitting, leasing, construction, and monitoring of offshore wind projects while protecting natural resources.
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