Wind, solar power components may fuel Michigan's economy

[OKIsItJustMe]

http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/01/wind_solar_power_components_ma.html

Wind, solar power components may fuel Michigan's economy

by WHITNEY LLOYD | Capital News Service
Friday January 18, 2008, 2:25 PM

LANSING -- The vacant factories that pockmark Michigan's decaying industrial landscape loom large in laid-off workers' minds.

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With Michigan now leading the nation in unemployment, this circle seems as broken as the rusted gates that stand sentry over those now-silent factories.

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Greenville is now a leader in the production of alternative energy components -- an industry that manufacturing leaders, economists and energy experts say could be the next big boom in Michigan's economy.

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The alternative energy sector seems promising for Michigan's faltering economy, but these experts urge caution. They wonder if alternative energy can be counted on to deliver jobs and economic security to the state.

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[diane in sf]

1. Hopefully this new industry will offer nonexportable, union level jobs.