Finding Fun in Michigan's Thumb
There is a high potential that Michigan and the Upper Thumb region will start seeing more users of home wind turbines in use for farms, homes, and cottages. Advances in technology have made this potential more affordable. Even “Big Box” home improvement stores have wind generation products for sale for home use.
CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the creation of an advisory board. This was to support federal agencies with the implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the updated Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The new board, the federal government’s first advisory committee on Great Lakes issues, … Read more Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board
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
From 2012- The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a proposed Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) line has passed its first regulatory hurdle.