Dingell Statement on Consumers Energy Withdrawing Proposed Power Plant in Lima Township

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after Consumers Energy announced it would not move forward with a proposed power plant in Lima Township:

"I am pleased that Consumers Energy has decided not to move forward with the proposed power plant in Lima Township.

Residents raised thoughtful and legitimate concerns about the project's potential impacts on public health, the environment, and their community. I shared those concerns directly with Consumers Energy and urged the company to listen carefully to the people who would be most affected.

I appreciate that Consumers Energy took those concerns seriously and ultimately made the decision not to move forward. Projects of this scale are most successful when communities have a meaningful seat at the table from the very beginning.

It is important that anyone proposing projects in our communities are transparent and give community members the opportunity for input and a discussion of the issues they are concerned about. Consumers Energy recognized that they made a mistake, and I appreciate them apologizing for it. Thank you to the residents, local officials, and everyone who spoke up. Their voices mattered, and they helped shape this outcome.

As Michigan continues to meet growing energy demands, we will need thoughtful, collaborative solutions that protect the communities we call home," said Congresswoman Dingell.