The recent news of the enormous energy problems in California have prompted many in Michigan to wonder if the same difficulties could occur here because of our newly restructured electric industry. According to news accounts this week, industry analysts, state officials and executives in the energy industry have told us that Michigan should not face the same fate as California. Senate Democrats want you to know that we will be closely monitoring the situation and that of other states to continue to provide the best in energy solutions for Michigan in the years to come.
Many experts conclude that the problem out west is one of simple supply and demand.
As California's population has grown, no new power plants have been built in the last fifteen years. In Michigan, we have kept our power facilities operating to exceed demand and are planning to add new generating capacity. Even though the true test to Michigan's new electric restructuring will come in the summer when the demand is high, officials feel that our demand will be met. Senate Democrats vow to work with officials, industry experts and companies to ensure that Michigan's electric generation will meet our power demands. Agenda Coming Soon Senate Democrats are working to put together a legislative agenda that has the best interests of Michigan's working families in mind.