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Up to 113,845 jobs in clean energy for Michigan

“It’s a job creating machine, with the added benefit of cleaner air, improved public health and healthier communities.”

All told, the initiative would create between 74,495 and 113,845 jobs in Michigan..

 Renewable energy ballot measure called ‘job creating machine‘ By Karen Bouffard Detroit News Lansing Bureau, August 10, 2012 Lansing— At least 74,000 jobs would be created if voters approve a proposed ballot measure that requires 25 percent of energy to come
from renewable sources by 2025, according to a Michigan State University study released Friday.

Results of the study were announced by supporters of the Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs renewable energy ballot proposal, which is opposed by utility companies and business groups. The higher renewable electricity standard would create more than $10
billion in investments, according to the study.

The report was authored by Charles McKeown, an energy specialist with
MSU’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics; Benjamin
Calnin, a specialist with the Land Policy Institute; and Steven
Miller, an assistant professor with the Center for Economic Analysis.

“This report illustrates the tremendous boost to Michigan’s economy
that a strong renewable energy standard will have,” Chris Kolb,
president of the Michigan Environmental Council, which commissioned
the study, said in a press release.

“It’s a job creating machine, with the added benefit of cleaner air, improved public health and healthier communities.”

According to the report, Michigan has enough wind, solar, hydro and
biomass to surpass the state’s energy needs and contribute to economic
development. Michigan could create tens of thousands of construction,
operations and maintenance and manufacturing jobs from passing a
higher renewable energy standard, the researchers said.

All told, the initiative would create between 74,495 and 113,845 jobs
in Michigan…….
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120810/BIZ/208100448#ixzz23HepDBsR

August 11, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | employment, renewable, USA