The City of Grand Rapids stands at the forefront of the campaign to promote energy innovation and renewable fuels in America. Now the city leaders are considering a proposal to become the largest purchaser of green power from Consumers Energy. Ultimately, the move could help promote new jobs, modern businesses, and environmental protection in Michigan.
According to excerpts from the story:
City commissioners can prove they were not blowing smoke two years ago when they set a goal to buy 20 percent of the city government's electricity from "green" energy sources by the end of 2008.
Commissioners today will consider a plan that will make Grand Rapids' water and sewer utilities the largest customer of Consumers Energy's 2-year-old "Green Generation" program.
If adopted, the city's water and sewer system will spend an extra $166,212 a year for electricity generated by Michigan-based renewable energy sources.
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