Michigan Wind Farm Map (2025)

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.

Kalamazoo Senator Pushes for Ambitious Michigan Bottle Deposit Law Expansion

Senator Sean McCann is proposing an expansion of Michigan’s bottle deposit law, originally established in 1976, to include all beverage containers under one gallon. This initiative seeks to enhance recycling and reduce litter while maintaining the ten-cent deposit. If approved, a public vote will occur in 2026, potentially leading to significant environmental benefits.