Keeping with a vision to attain 20 percent of its power from renewable energy sources, the City of Grand Rapids has become the biggest player in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program. The electricity from renewable sources is more costly. But the transition is more than offset by energy conservation and reduced costs in other areas.
According to excerpts from the story:
The City of Grand Rapids has authorized the largest single purchase of Michigan-based renewable energy by enrolling as the largest participant in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program.
The Grand Rapids City Commission yesterday approved a resolution to enroll in the program. Through this action, Grand Rapids has attained its goal of receiving 20 percent of its electric supply from Michigan-based renewable sources by the end of 2008.
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