Finding Fun in Michigan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
