Senate Passes Carbon Capture Bill That Shortchanges Michigan Customers

Ann Arbor, MI – The Michigan League of Conservation Voters released the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed new legislation that fast-tracks the use of carbon capture and storage in Michigan. 

“At a time when energy costs are skyrocketing, this legislation adds additional burdens to Michigan energy customers without providing guarantees that these projects will deliver real benefits, so as passed by the Senate, it is a bad deal for Michigan energy customers and taxpayers,” said Ben Poulson, state government affairs director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. “Instead of creating excuses for fossil fuel plants to pollute even more, we should be stopping carbon emissions at the source by expanding cleaner, more affordable renewable energy sources that we know will save ratepayers money. “