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Wind FarmMichigan’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.

Construction of Thumb Loop Transmission Line

November 15, 2021March 3, 2012 by Thumbwind Staff
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The Thumb Loop project will be the base of transmission system designed to meet the identified maximum wind energy potential of the Thumb region.

Categories Energy Tags Michigan, Michigans Thumb, Thumb Loop, Wind Farms 1 Comment

Conflicting Tax Bills Affect Wind Projects

November 15, 2021February 28, 2012 by Michael Hardy
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From February 2012 – Confusion reigned as this theme this week in coming up with a suitable tax scenario covering the renewal energy sector in Michigan. The Michigan Policy Network is reporting that there may be a feud developing with Senate Bill No. 391 and other tax impacting bills.

Categories Energy Tags michigan lawmakers, Wind Energy Leave a comment

Michigan Renewables Cheaper than Coal

November 15, 2021February 25, 2012 by Michael Hardy
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From 2012 – Report on effectiveness of Michigan’s requirement for 10% of energy to be achieved through renewables showed:

Generated over $100 million in investments in the state, spurred manufacturing, and created jobs.

Categories Energy Tags Michigan Coal, Wind Energy Leave a comment

Ubly Michigan Residents Settle Wind Energy Lawsuit with Developers

December 23, 2021February 21, 2012 by Michael Hardy
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An undisclosed settlement of a lawsuit filed by 20 residents claiming that the construction and operation of the wind farm caused the plaintiffs to suffer adverse health effects, emotional distress and economic damages.

Categories Energy Tags Wind Energy Leave a comment

Muskegon Solar Array Project a Possibility in 2012

November 15, 2021February 8, 2012 by Michael Hardy
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Online newspaper mlive.com is reporting that preparations and study is actively underway to create a 100 megawatt wind farm at Muskegon County’s wastewater treatment site.

Categories Energy Tags Muskegon, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Wind Turbines Leave a comment

Michigan Voted in 2012 to Place Ballot on Renewable Energy

November 15, 2021February 4, 2012 by Michael Hardy
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The coalition, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters seeked to add a constitutional amendment to ensure that 25% of the state’s energy is generated by renewable sources.

Categories Energy Tags Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Wind Turbines Leave a comment
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