NEW ENERGY, NEW JOBS

Somebody tell Michael Moore! There’s a movie about New Energy here! And it might have a happy ending!

Study predicts jobs in energy; Savings from efficiency tallied
Alejandro Bodipo-Memba, February 22, 2007 (The Detroit Free Press)
- [Energizing Michigan's Economy: Creating Jobs, Reducing Pollution with Energy Efficiency and Renewable Electric Power]…by

Environment Michigan suggests that increased reliance on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency could create 6,800 jobs with $3.3 billion in new salaries, reduce power plant emissions by 30% and save $2.2 billion in energy bills for Michigan residents by 2020…
- The premise of the study is that Gov. Jennifer Granholm's 21st Century Energy Plan doesn't go far enough when it comes to achieving energy savings for residents…if Michigan were to invest $225 million a year in an "effective energy efficiency program," the state could limit electricity demand and reduce the need to build new power plants…

- Environment Michigan is pushing for a renewable energy standard that would require Michigan to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources and avoid the need to build new power plants.
- Granholm's energy plan recommends a standard of more than 10% by 2015.
- Reports from the Michigan Public Service Commission point out that new electricity generation will be needed…