There are a lot of questions about the economy, jobs, and energy for Michigan these days. And, interestingly enough, the answer to all of these may literally be blowing in the wind.
Wind power in Michigan may be on the rise. And it could possible supply a solution to a number of things.
As far as energy goes, though other countries have learned how to harness the wind for their benefit, the states are still lagging a bit behind. This, however, is anticipated to change in the coming years.
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Currently, the state has three wind farms operating - in the Thumb, in Mackinaw City and in Traverse City - with a 32-unit wind farm under construction in the Thumb. Michigan ranks 14th among states for potential wind energy capacity at 7,460 megawatts, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
Wind energy has come to the fore in recent months as Gov. Jennifer Granholm has urged increasing Michigan's use of wind and other renewable energy resources and lawmakers debate whether to establish renewable energy targets. The creation of a clean-energy industry in Michigan is touted as a way to grow jobs and address concerns over global warming and over-reliance on foreign oil.
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