News & Fun in Michigan
Consumers Energy has been conducting its own alternative energy projects since 2014. It owns and operates six industrial wind farms in Michigan and Ohio. The company contributes over 1000 Megawatts of power from its wind farm base.
These are the Michigan Wind Farms in operation in 2012.
I started Thumbwind Publications in 2009 when utility companies were installing industrial wind turbines in Michigan’s Thumb. The entire three-county region is now designated as the Wind Energy Capital of the Great Lakes. My family had a farm near Bad Axe …
Michigan’s AG Dana Nessel is suing the Trump Administration over a federal freeze on wind energy projects, which jeopardizes clean energy goals, investment, and job growth, challenging legal limits on presidential power in energy policy.
Michigan lawmakers are moving to restore local control over renewable energy siting by reversing a 2023 mandate that allowed state oversight. House Bills 4027 and 4028 aim to return decision-making to townships and counties amid community concerns regarding energy costs and local governance.
State Rep. Karl Bohnak backs legislation that would return zoning authority for solar and wind projects to local governments, reversing a controversial state takeover. Legislative Push Aims to Return Energy Project Decisions to Local Leaders LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Karl …
In 2024, the wind energy industry faced increased scrutiny due to a rise in accidents, highlighting safety and environmental challenges. Fatalities and structural failures occurred, triggering demands for improved regulations and safety protocols to protect workers and mitigate environmental risks associated with wind turbines.
Michigan has a total of 1,032 operational turbines producing 1,881 MW. Plans underway show 1,084 turbines with 2,161 MW operational in 2018. Michigan produced 4.6% of its electricity needs from industrial wind operations in 2016. Michigan’s Upper Thumb currently has 472 operating wind turbines in 2018. Huron county has the largest installed wind energy base in the Great Lakes region.
