Solar panels on farmland can slash costs, save water, MSU experts say — and Michigan is watching

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University researchers report that solar panels on farmland are helping California’s Central Valley producers cut irrigation, stabilize revenue, and—when owners finance projects—sometimes out-earn traditional crops. The findings arrive as Michigan evaluates how to site utility-scale …

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Blackman Solar Gardens Project Powers Up New Era for Community Energy in Michigan

Consumers Energy breaks ground near Jackson on its fourth Solar Gardens site, expanding renewable energy access to thousands of Michigan residents. Consumers Energy’s New Solar Site to Serve 2,500 Customers JACKSON, MI — Consumers Energy officially began construction on its Blackman …

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Rep. Bohnak pushes to restore local control over wind farm and solar siting in rural Michigan

State Rep. Karl Bohnak backs legislation that would return zoning authority for solar and wind projects to local governments, reversing a controversial state takeover. Legislative Push Aims to Return Energy Project Decisions to Local Leaders LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Karl …

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Michigan Clean Energy Overhaul – Republican Lawmakers Push for Bold Clean Energy Reforms in HB 4028 – Updated

A new Michigan House bill, HB 4028, aims to enhance clean energy programs, improve net metering for solar and wind energy users, regulate energy development, and streamline permitting processes, promoting a transition to a sustainable energy future despite some opposition.

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