Study shows, renewable energy has potential to infuse state’s economy with 6,800 jobs
Environment Michigan has released a report calling for 20% of the state’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2015, twice what a report generated by the state calls for. It also quantifies how a $225 million per year investment into renewable energy and energy efficiency could generate jobs and otherwise boost Michigan’s economy.
Environment Michigan has released a report calling for 20% of the state’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2015, twice what a report generated by the state calls for. It also quantifies how a $225 million per year investment into renewable energy and energy efficiency could generate jobs and otherwise boost Michigan’s economy.
Excerpt:
A new study released this morning by Environment Michigan suggests that reliance on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency could create 6,800 new jobs, $3.3 billion in new salaries, reduce power plant emissions by 30% and save $2.2 billion in energy bills for Michigan residents by the 2020.
A copy of the report is available here.
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