Green Corner: Are Electric Appliances Better for the Environment?

Yes! Ultimately, we should all switch to electric appliances for a variety of reasons, including less green house gas emissions in production, leaks, and the limited supply of gas. However, the reduction in green house gas depends on who is supplying your energy.

DTE is considered the third dirtiest utility company in the country. Per DTE’s website, 57% of their electricity comes from coal, 23% nuclear, 10% (fracked) natural gas, and less than 10% from renewables such as solar and wind.

Learn about one alternative at the February 12 forum in the Fahs Chapel (see information above) or check out Ann Arbor for Public Power. Learn about a proposal for a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU). Questions? Contact Greencorner@uuaa.org.