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Last year, the Michigan Legislature passed Senate Bill 271 of 2023 (Public Act 235 of 2023). This bill calls for Michigan to produce all of its energy from clean sources by 2040. An amendment was added to address the specific concerns of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This amendment requires Michigan’s Public Service Commission to prepare a report on the U.P.'s unique energy needs and limitations.
Work on the report has begun and as part of that, the Michigan Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing on July 30. This hearing is intended to provide members of the public an opportunity to share comments regarding the unique conditions influencing electric generation, transmission, and demand in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
USW members have long led the fight within the labor movement to help both America and the world meet important climate goals, while also creating and maintaining good, family-supporting jobs in our union. However, we want to be clear that these decisions must be well thought out and not rushed. This is our opportunity to talk about the impacts on the U.P. and those who live and work there.
Please Join Us for this Important Hearing!
DATE:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
TIME:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
Northern Michigan University
Northern Center Ballroom II
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, Michigan 49855
Click HERE for more details about the hearing and how you can participate.
For additional information, please contact District 1 Rapid Response Coordinator, Sue Browne at sbrowne@usw.org or 269 - 838 – 5956.