Traverse City Light and Power is considering building a wood-fired power plant on or near the old coal dock in Greilickville, according to this story in the Record-Eagle. The company has been in informal discussions with Elmwood officials.

A wood-burning plant burns cleaner than the coal-burning plants that supply much of TCLP's electricity, and can supply low-cost hot water to utility customers. Elmwood residents will want to know how exactly the plant will impact their community. Such concerns are often labelled as NIMBY (Not in my Backyard). But isn't our own backyard a good place to start being concerned?