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.
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.