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Comparing the Newest Wind Energy Facility in Michigan with the Rest of the US

Pine River Wind Park only produces electricity 36% of the time

… company that the Pine River wind facility is the most cost-effective wind project in the state, it does … electricity at the Pine River Wind Park in Gratiot and Isabella counties. This new industrial wind generation facility is billed … cost-effective and cost-efficient wind project to date.” But this … more

Michigan Is Not a Windy State

The true cost of wind in Michigan is beginning to become clear

… Legislature has favored the wind industry, mandating that an … in the state must come from wind. These mandates are typically … assumption that energy produced by wind will eventually become competitive … true for a while, but lately wind energy prices have been stuck … with the best locations for wind farms already occupied. A … more

'Best Article on Wind Farms You Will Ever Read'

… Internet grand?) Myers’ focus is on the potentially fatal results of European wind energy, should this form of green delusion be carried to its logical extreme, … and over three hundred people died. Did anyone even think of deploying our wind turbines to make good the energy shortfall from Russia? Of course not. … more

Utility Appeals Wind Turbine Noise Court Ruling

Ruling could impact wind plants across Michigan

… determination that the Lake Winds Energy Plant near Ludington … have an impact on many other wind turbine plants across the state. … customers and the landowners at the wind park.” Rick James, of East … potential impact of the Lake Winds case. “Consumers’ appeal has … appeal, and more to do with the wind industry’s broader concerns,” … more

If Neighbor's Wind Turbine Flings Ice Chunks In Your Yard Is It Trespassing?

Michigan wind farm critic calls allowing the loss of use 'trespass zoning'

… working to halt the expansion of wind turbine developments in Michigan. … concept is that the industrial wind farms’ towers and spinning … trespass. Martis said that wind farm promoters lobby local … portions of their land if a wind turbine is nearby. “You did … have signed tower leases with wind turbine companies. “What they’ve … more

Huron County Looks at Wind Turbine Moratorium

Michigan’s wind capital may push the pause button

There are 328 wind turbines in Huron County, which is more than … firm, to draft a moratorium on wind energy. John Nugent, a member … push the pause button on new wind energy development so it can … experience the presence of wind turbines up close. We are not necessarily saying that no more wind turbines should be built or … more

How Wind Energy Creates More Dependence on Fossil Fuels

'Any informed student of wind energy ... understands that'

… “nasty little secret” about wind energy: It relies on fossil fuels. That’s a message wind energy opponents in Michigan … “getting to zero” pertains to wind energy. The following paragraphs serve as an example: Wind farms are dependent on the … underperforming because the wind isn't strong enough to turn … more

Utility Asks Court To Slap Down Excessive Wind Turbine Noise Finding

County believes wind plant is too noisy

… Mason County found that Lake Winds Energy Plant was too noisy, … County’s finding that the Lake Winds industrial wind plant, a 56-turbine facility … multiple reasons the Mason County wind turbine noise dispute is worth … on. "CMS's Energy’s Lake Winds Plant is the first in the state … more

Court Orders Utility To Address Wind Turbine Noise Problems

Residents near Consumers Energy wind farm complain of health issues

… with a plan to rid its Lake Winds Energy Plant of excessive noise … County's finding that the Lake Winds industrial plant is not in … concerned about the construction of wind turbines in the region. "There … costs of the plant." Lake Winds is a 56-turbine facility located … the utility company's first wind plant project in Michigan. … more

Isabella County Closer to Allowing 200 or More Wind Turbines

Zoning changes would open door for wind turbines up to 600 feet tall

… placement of up to 200 industrial wind turbines in rural areas of … Isabella County commission. No wind turbine permit applications … throughout the U.S. and Canada, the wind turbine provider has already … Michigan communities targeted for wind development, a property owner … that already have industrial wind farms, including neighboring … more