Traverse City Chamber Takes Lead to Transition to a Clean Energy Economy

Traverse City Area Chamber Issues Statement on Climate Change Policy

Traverse City, MI

Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce is front and center in leading its community to transition to a clean energy economy and has released a comprehensive clean energy legislative policy. The policy was developed by a Climate Change Task Force of its members, including representatives from the energy, transportation, real estate, tourism, technology, agriculture, manufacturing, nonprofit and retail sectors.

“We believe there is great potential for transitioning to a clean energy economy, and Northern Michigan can be a leader in this transition” said Traverse Connect President & CEO Warren Call in a recent press release.  “The policy seeks to maximize the potential of climate legislation to unleash innovation and job creation while minimizing disruption to our businesses, communities and citizens.”

The chamber proposes that any legislative or regulatory approach adopted should have a meaningful impact on carbon emissions, while also considering reliability, affordability, and environmental impact for energy supply.

The policy states: “We call on policymakers to seize on an approach that rises to the challenge of climate change, leveraging business leadership and expertise, America’s energy edge and our ability to innovate…”

Read the press release here.

See the news story here.

Warren Call, President & CEO of TraverseCONNECT

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