Michigan

Dear Leader,

Did you hear that on Next Wednesday April 15th the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is holding it’s first public coal plant hearing, since Governor Granholm called for a switch to clean, renewable energy?  This hearing will determine the future of coal in Michigan.

We need the largest, loudest presence at the coal plant hearing possible.  To make that happen, the M.S.S.C. is holding a rally before the Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 15th 2009, 4:30 to 6:00 pm.  After the rally we will enter the public hearing starting at 7 p.m.

We are booking buses around the state to get as many students as possible to the event.  It will be only $10 for food and transportation to the event – please sign up here to come with us!

Register for a bus ticket in your area here

To prep for the meeting – Join us for a Bay City Coal Plant strategy call this Wed,9:00 PM to discuss the Bay City Coal Plant Proposal and what we as young people can do to help build a clean energy future in Michigan and stop the coal rush. 

The dirty energy companies are already mobilizing to push the plant through. We need to be organized to fight back.   Whether you are the head of an organization or just concerned about the issue, this call is a great chance to learn what is going on and how you can make a difference. 

Bay City Coal Plant Strategy Call

Wednesday, April 8th, 9:00PM ET
Call this Number:     712-432-1620    
Enter this Code: 443706#

On the call we’ll discuss:

- Overview of the 930 MW Coal Plant Proposal by Consumers Energy in Bay City, Michigan

- Discussion of our principles moving forward

- Brainstorm on effective strategies to stop the coal plant and replace it with renewable energy and energy efficiency

- Unveiling of our April 15th Rally in Bay City!

- Q&A

Can’t wait to talk,

The Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition Climate Team

Brandon Knight
Field Campaigner
Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition

P.S. –

More Information about the Hearings and the Coal Plant:

http://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/rop/pub_ntce/roppn.shtml
Visit www.CleanEnergyNowMi.org to find out more about concerns with this permit application. 
COMMENTS CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE IF YOU AREN’T ABLE TO ATTEND: 

Go to www.CleanEnergyNowMi.org and click on the TAKE ACTION option on the top of the homepage….where there are 3 optional letters regarding Mercury, Global Warming & Health concerns that you can chose from. 

NOTE- If you can, it’s important to individualize the letter you choose, by adding in your own additional comment(s) in the box provided.  The website also contains information on the Coal Rush to our state along with information regarding the 7 other proposed coal plants for Michigan.
  
For more information contact or visit www.CleanEnergyNowMi.org