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September 26, 2023

Michigan Thumb Power Outage

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by Michael Hardy

Another Power Outage in the Upper Thumb Yep…we didn’t have any power. Another Michigan Thumb power outage. We rolled into our cottage knowing that the …

Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder Made Aggressive Goal With Renewable Energy

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by Michael Hardy

In a statement on Friday March 13th. Michigan’s governor Snyder pressed for targets for renewable energy that will exceed Jennifer Granholm’s targets of 10% renewable energy within 10 years. Snyder’s goal is 30 to 40 percent renewable energy, coupled with waste elimination by 2025 .

Huron County Commissioner Called for Wind Project Moratorium In Michigan’s Thumb Back in 2012

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by Michael Hardy

Huron County Michigan County Commissioner John Nugent calls for a wind project moratorium to stop wind projects back in 2012.

DTE to Close Michigan Coal Powered Plant At Harbor Beach – Cite Thumb Loop and Pollution Rules

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by Michael Hardy

Story from 2012 – DTE officials announced that it plans to suspend operations of the Michigan Coal Powered Plant at Harbor Beach as soon as …