News & Fun in Michigan
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.
The little town of Elkton Michigan hosts many fun summer events. The town also has colorful murals to find when you explore the town.
The Thumb Loop project will be the base of transmission system designed to meet the identified maximum wind energy potential of the Thumb region.
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 …
Jeanne Henry has been a vital figure in Huron County, Michigan, for nearly two decades, ensuring the integrity of elections and receiving recognition from the Democratic Party. Her departure due to health reasons marks the end of an era, leaving a lasting impact on the community. Her influential role extends beyond electoral administration, contributing to the success of Thumbwind.com.
The folks at MidAmerican Energy put together this terrific video that shows the entire process of raising a wind turbine like those in Michigan’s Thumb. The video is a little over five minutes and includes factoids during the entire process.
it’s a now a matter of public record that the wind farm defendants in the Ubly case did unsuccessfully attempt to prevent the opinion of a local property assessment firm that showed that the plaintiffs suffered a reduction in property values approaching $1 million.
Major corporations and state governments are making record investments in wind and solar projects, reshaping the energy market. With supportive policies and surging demand, renewable energy investment is reaching unprecedented levels, positioning clean power as the dominant force in the next decade.
