MI Governor’s Energy Listening Session

Last Friday the dates for the Governor’s Energy Listening Sessions and the website for tracking was launched.  This is an excellent opportunity to share perspectives on clean energy.  Please take the time to look at the website http://michigan.gov/energy and consider participating in the following events.

Expect more information soon from 5 Lakes about how we are participating.

The public forums will be hosted by Michigan Public Service Commission Chairman John D. Quackenbush and Michigan Energy Office Director Steve Bakkal, whom the governor charged with co-chairing and overseeing the public input process.  The information gathered will assist public policymakers and the public as they take a comprehensive look at Michigan’s energy future.

The seven Michigan Energy Public Forums will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates at the locations listed:

Lansing
Thurs., February 14
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI  48909

Grand Rapids
Monday, Feb. 25
Grand Valley State University
Loosemoore Auditorium
401 Fulton St. West
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

University Center (Tri-Cities area)
Monday, March 4
Delta College
Lecture Theater
1961 Delta Rd.
University Center, MI  48710

Kalamazoo
Monday, March 18
Western Michigan University
Fetzer Center
Kirsch Auditorium
2350 Business Ct.
Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5239

Detroit
Monday, March 25
NextEnergy
461 Burroughs Street
Detroit, MI 48202

Marquette
Friday, April 12
Northern Michigan University
Don H. Bottum University Center
Brule & Cadillac Conference Rooms
1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, MI  49855

Traverse City
Monday, April 22
Northwestern Michigan College
Hagerty Conference Center
715 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI  49686

The agenda for each event and speakers will be provided approximately two weeks before each session.  There will be time reserved for interested members of the public to speak at the forums as well.