First, the Proposal caps rate increases at 1 percent, safeguarding Michigan electricity consumers.

Second, a recent Michigan State study found that Prop 3 will generate thousands of jobs and $10.3 billion of private investment. Already, at least 31 businesses produced wind components in Michigan. For example, wind turbines are manufactured in Saginaw, and wind towers are now being made on a former brownfield site in Monroe.

Third, Michigan has some of the best wind resources in the U.S. According to National Renewable Energy Laboratory data, Michigan ranks 17th among U.S. states in wind resources, with 59,000 MW of economically viable wind resources, enough to meet the state’s electricity needs one and a half times over.

In short, Prop 3 would be a win for Michigan’s economy, environment, and manufacturing future.