Page 128 - MFB State Annual Meeting 2018 -- RESOLUTIONS BOOK

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Public-private partnerships to develop cooperative, alternative funding measures to expand broadband in under-served areas.
Michigan internet providers taking advantage of the available federal government loans and grants. Continued cooperation between the Michigan Public Service Commission, broadband providers, and groups such as Connect Michigan to expand internet access in rural and underserved areas.
We oppose the granting of exclusive franchise to service providers in municipalities.
We encourage Michigan Farm Bureau to explore the feasibility of offering discounted high speed internet as a member benefit. 
#46 STATE ENERGY POLICY
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We support Michigan Farm Bureau taking steps to ensure adequate and affordable energy for Michigan residents and businesses. We specifically recognize agriculture’s vulnerability to energy interruptions and price volatility. We support immediate and long-term solutions including:
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Programs to increase the utilization of energy sources which minimize adverse environmental impacts.
Incentives for additional refineries.
Incentives to upgrade, and expand and protect our current electrical generating systems and grid. Development and expansion of affordable access to natural gas for farms, homes, and businesses.
The development of a state energy policy which gives high priority to agricultural enterprises, such as production, processing and storage facilities, allowing them the same power quality as other commercial industries.
Standards for utility companies, including cable television, that resolve power quality issues such as electrical pollution on farm, and urge all parties to maintain their equipment and utility right-of-way to decrease the possibility of neutral to ground electrical pollution.
Net-metering legislation or regulation that enables producers to sell excess power generated on farms back to utilities at an equitable rate.
Incentives for renewable energy production for sale or use on farms. Examples include co-generation, silvicultural material, methane digestion, wind, hydro and solar power.
Increasing incentives that would broaden the use of biomass blended fuels.
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