Michigan has substantial natural gas reserves but is relatively limited in other energy resources. Michigan has some renewable energy potential, particularly from wood and wood waste, wind energy, and corn. Michigan's total energy consumption is high due in part to its large population, northern climate, and active industrial sector.
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- Michigan has more natural gas reserves than any other State in the Great Lakes region.
- The Antrim natural gas fields, in the northern Lower Peninsula, are among the largest in the Nation.
- Michigan has the most underground natural gas storage capacity in the Nation and supplies natural gas to neighboring States during high-demand winter months.
- Michigan is a major generator of electricity from wood and wood waste.
- Natural gas heats roughly four-fifths of Michigan homes.