For generations, Michigan families have headed “Up North” each summer, in search of rest in our forests and lakes. Derrell Slaughter is the Michigan policy director for climate and energy at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Killing clean energy incentives shortchanges our factories and leaves our workers behind. RelatedBridge welcomes guest columns from a diverse range of people on issues relating to Michigan and its future. The views and assertions of these writers do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.