Our state is working to get its energy needs met by wind and other renewable sources.
Right now, state law mandates that electric providers must obtain 10% of their electricity sales from renewable resources by 2015.
We're on track to do that.
But a recent report turned in to Governor Snyder says we could boost that to 30% by 2035. And when compared to neighboring states, Michigan's Renewable Portfolio Standard, the RPS, is not as robust as it could be.
John Quackenbush is the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission who led the renewable energy study at the Governor's request, and James Clift is the director of the Michigan Environmental Council. They joined us today to discuss the issue.
Listen to the full interview above.
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