Category: Energy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb is considered the wind capital for Great Lakes Wind Energy. It’s a topic that has divided many communities but is held as one of the many answers to climate change. We cover local news about wind and solar projects in Mid-Michigan and the Thumb.

Here are some of our Great Lakes Wind Energy posts from over the years.

Wind Energy Lawsuit – Exelon v Bridgehamption – High Winds in Sanilac

Posted on May 20, 2016November 21, 2021 by Michael Hardy

From 2016 – There are high winds blowing in Michigan’s Sanilac County. It’s neighbor against neighbor. A Fortune 150 company

Business Demand Increases Of Renewable Energy In Michigan

Posted on May 8, 2016November 21, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Calls to have Michigan increase its renewable energy targets as a way to keep and attract businesses to the state

Huron County Michigan Halt Wind Development

Posted on April 2, 2015December 23, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Bad Axe, Michigan – At a morning meeting on April 2, 2015, the Huron County Michigan board of commissioners decided

Huron County Commissioners to Vote To Halt Wind Projects In 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015December 23, 2021 by Michael Hardy

April 2015 – County planners decided to impose a Huron County wind moratorium to halt wind projects and energy development

Michigan Wind Farm Development Almost Splits Lake Township Residents

Posted on May 22, 2012November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

From 2012 – Lake Township board voted 3-2 on May 21st to ignore the referendum vote held on February 28th to restrict wind development and begin negotiations to hand over approximately 4,000 acres to Chandler Township

Google-backed Wind Power Line Clears Hurdle

Posted on May 16, 2012November 8, 2021 by Malcom Mott

From 2012- The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a proposed Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) line has passed its first regulatory hurdle.