Tag: Wind Energy

The area around the Great Lakes offers an opportunity for renewable wind energy production. With offshore winds almost constantly blowing there are many areas in Michigan where wind energy projects can be successful. We cover a few stories here.

Bad Axe, MI Travel Guide: History & Local Attractions

Posted on August 10, 2026August 13, 2026 by Paul Austin

In 1861, surveyor Captain Rudolph Papst stumbled upon a discarded, rusted tool at a deserted hunting camp and decided the site needed a name. He…

Michigan Solar Farms Expected to Outpace New Wind Turbines Through 2030

Posted on August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan projections show large solar farms providing more than 80% of expected solar and wind growth, with major developments proposed across the Thumb.

Michigan Wind and Solar Siting – Local Power Restored in Landmark Vote

Posted on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan lawmakers are moving to restore local control over renewable energy siting by reversing a 2023 mandate that allowed state oversight. House Bills 4027 and 4028 aim to return decision-making to townships and counties amid community concerns regarding energy costs and local governance.

7 Reliable Renewable Energy Systems You Can Use To Power Your Home

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Jenn Bell

Homeowners have a wide variety of choices to implement renewable energy systems during their next build or remodel.

This article will focus on the seven diverse renewable energy systems that homeowners can implement and use.

See How They Build a Wind Turbine in 5 Short Minutes

Posted on May 28, 2022April 26, 2024 by Michael Hardy

The folks at MidAmerican Energy put together this terrific video that shows the entire process of raising a wind turbine like those in Michigan’s Thumb. The video is a little over five minutes and includes factoids during the entire process.

Wind Farm Property Values Impact In 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021October 29, 2021 by Michael Hardy

it’s a now a matter of public record that the wind farm defendants in the Ubly case did unsuccessfully attempt to prevent the opinion of a local property assessment firm that showed that the plaintiffs suffered a reduction in property values approaching $1 million.

6 Reasons to Invest in Wind Energy Development for the Future

Posted on December 3, 2020June 6, 2024 by Michael Hardy

There is no question that technologies such as wind turbines are less efficient than continuing to use fossil fuel. So why are we investing so much in renewable in terms of tax breaks and legislation? This video presents a non political outline of the situation that planet finds itself in. It does not offer any solutions. This was first posted on Thumbwind in 2012. Three years later it resonates even more.

Set Up Your Own Home Wind Turbine

Posted on October 24, 2020November 5, 2021 by Malcom Mott

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.