The Economics of the Energy Supply Chain

Choosing Michigan doesn’t just mean supporting local energy production—it means investing in and supporting a broad range of local businesses that make up Michigan’s energy supply chain.

From construction and manufacturing to electrical engineering and other professional services, the energy supply chain spreads local investments in our energy infrastructure throughout Michigan’s economy. The infographic below explains how it works using the case of building a new power plant as an example.

The Energy Supply Chain: A Positive Economic Ripple Effect

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As you can see, one investment in local energy can multiply the economic benefits across a number of industries. That’s why keeping energy production local and focusing on generating power for Michiganders by Michiganders is so vital to securing our energy future.

Local investment in our energy infrastructure—whether is building a new power generating plant, enhancing our electric grid [Link to Smart Grid] to meet the power demands of the 21^st century, or upgrading substations, transformers, and transmission lines—helps support countless jobs and businesses across the spectrum of Michigan’s economy. That’s what it means to truly choose Michigan.

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