“This is a tool to mitigate climate change”
East Grand Rapids state representative Phil Skaggs says installing solar panels on the old Butterworth land fill will do more than just lower the city’s utility bill.
“It’s a tool to create good paying Michigan jobs.”
Electricity generated by the solar panels on the capped landfill will power street and traffic lights in the city. Grand Rapids state representative Rachel Hood is chair of the Environment, Great Lakes and Energy subcommittee. She says a solar farm is the best option for the site.
“Studies about potential uses for the property highlighted the development of solar as the best and highest use for the site.”
The state is providing 3 million dollars to connect the solar farm to the city’s primary power circuit.
“it’s a tool to attract new businesses.”
