Energy

Michigan can be a state of cutting edge efficiency, both in conservation of resources and in the production of cleaner, greener fuels and technologies. Growing Michigan means sustaining an energy future that can support our great state. While oil and gas will continue to be a part of that future, it is important that we put more interest, attention, and devotion to alternative energy sources and smart technologies that use energy more efficiently. Virg Bernero is committed to bring more of both approaches to the state of Michigan when he’s elected Governor.

We can make Michigan a source of the most sustainable and safest cars in the world. Michigan is on the cutting edge of new technologies to extend the dominance of our domestic auto industry into the next century. With hybrid and electric cars on the way, and components for those cars already being manufactured here in Michigan, we can both extend the reach of our major industry and grow good paying jobs here in our state.

Building Michigan’s commitment to wind energy, while respecting the local environment, will clean our air and lower utility bills for struggling Michigan families. We can leverage federal and private grant monies to build our green energy future.

Virg Bernero can do this as Governor because he’s already done it.

As Mayor:

• Virg was the first to develop an office dedicated exclusively to green development and environmental sustainability, uniting businesses, organizations and citizens alike in pledging to reduce their carbon footprint, ensuring cleaner land, water and air for future generations
• Virg was among the first in the nation to develop a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), and a “Green School” program. According to Lansing’s Go Green website, The Green Schools Program is designed to involve students, teachers, and staff alike.  Through the reduced consumption of resources and energy, schools will use less money to operate properly. This ultimately allows school districts to invest more in our children.  Increased efficiency of operations and use of resources produces favorable learning and teaching environments.  We can transform teaching tools and schools themselves into learning centers for increased economic, educational and environmental performance
• Virg worked to make Lansing’s Board of Water and Light (BWL) one of the most cost-efficient and green utility providers — the BWL’s new solar array is a model for how utilities can take steps toward reducing our dependence on non-renewable fuel sources
• Virg led the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s (USCM) in supporting the Climate Protection Agreement. Under this agreement, mayors across the nation are working to meet or exceed the Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities, through actions ranging from anti-sprawl land use policies to public information campaigns
• Virg made Lansing the first Michigan city to sign on to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Challenge — a national call to action to improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial industrial buildings by 10 percent or more

Virg’s vision

Our green energy future will be central to bringing tomorrow’s jobs to Michigan. In Michigan, we make the things that make America great. While we must work to use more green energy in Michigan, we must also work to make more green energy. Michigan, with our vacant plants and our proud manufacturing history, can lead the nation in manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines that can be used across America and across the globe. Ninety percent of our nation’s wind turbines are made overseas. There is no reason why we can’t lead the way and make them in Michigan.

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