Issue Position: West Michigan Windmills

Issue Position

Windmills are generally not very effective and have numerous disadvantages. They still account for a miniscule fraction of the Nation's energy supply despite major recent subsidies. In August of this year the Oceana County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 against the erection of windmills around their section of West Michigan's beautiful coastline. While there may be special instances in which they are useful, they are not deserving of tax payer dollars. While I support the research of promising alternative energy sources, it is clear that coal, natural gas, and nuclear power will continue to be the driving force behind Michigan's economy for the foreseeable future.

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