Capital News Service
Industries such as steel, cement, chemical and automotive are working to become more energy-efficient by implementing the use of renewable resources, experts say.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is cooperating with energy-intensive industries to help them become as energy-efficient as possible and reduce carbon emissions, said James Clift, the department’s deputy director.
The department is responsible for coordinating Michigan’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Carbon neutrality refers to net-zero carbon dioxide emissions.
That cooperation includes construction of electric automotive manufacturing plants.
Those industries don’t get enough attention from environmental groups when it comes to increasing sustainability, Clift said.