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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

Township Officials: Cronyism Rife On Lucrative Wind Project Deals

Wind farm developers pay landowners $1,000-$1,500 per month to allow a turbine tower

… zoning for one of the largest wind turbine farms in the state. … rural townships targeted by wind farm developers. He said these … raised questions about the wind proposal. The threats caused … commissioners who voted on the wind project had signed agreements to lease land to Exelon for wind turbines, as had two members … more

Huron County Pushes Stop Button on Wind Development

With more than 300 wind turbines, officials say they've had enough

… Michigan’s ground zero for wind energy are telling wind developers “enough is enough.” Huron County has 328 wind turbines, more than all of … regulations for industrial wind turbines can be put in place. … recommended by the county’s wind energy zoning committee. If … more

Effort In Lansing To Override Voters' Rebuke of Higher-Cost Energy Mandate

Demonstrators to picket upcoming wind forum

… is "poor" or "marginal" for wind energy. But that's not stopping … Lansing during the American Wind Energy Association Wind Forum. At issue is an ongoing effort by the wind energy industry to increase … has become a euphemism for wind power. Last November, Michigan … more

It Would Take 600 Wind Turbines to Replace One Closing U.P. Coal Plant

Natural gas the real replacement, but new Michigan wind mandate means more turbine towers coming, too

… clean renewable energy like wind and solar. There are 883 wind turbines operating in Michigan, … percent. It would take about 600 wind turbines to generate the same … Isle plant can produce. But wind turbines only produce power intermittently — when the wind blows. In contrast, coal plants … more

‘Can’t count on it’: DTE boss says the quiet part out loud on wind and solar

Hayes: Relying on wind and solar would leave Michigan in the lurch

… American Experiment describes wind energy’s continued failures … electricity demand was highest, wind produced only 5.9 percent of … Orr. “This means MISO expected wind turbines to produce 5,171 MW … nuclear energy to unreliable wind and solar. But if the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t … more

The Costs and Benefits of Wind Energy: Competing Groups Hold Forums

CapCon reporter kicked out of pro-wind energy forum

… and listen to its Michigan Wind Energy Forum in Lansing on Tuesday, the American Wind Energy Association changed … manufacturers of industrial wind turbines and related systems. … in the same meeting venue, wind energy opponents held their … vibration coming from the company's wind turbines near his home. He … more

Energy Company At Odds With County Over Safety of Wind Turbines

'The only way you can build wind power in Michigan is to inflict harmful noise levels on people'

… are at odds over whether a wind plant located south of Ludington … Those living close to the wind plant continue to be exposed … life. Allegations that Lake Winds Energy Plant has significant … Commission determined that the wind plant is not in compliance … investment in the $250 million wind facility. Two separate reviews … more

Texas Moves Toward Dumping Wind Mandate

Texas Senate tells wind energy industry the preferential treatment is ending

… Standard, which is primarily a wind energy (with a certain degree of solar energy) mandate. Wind energy is more efficient in … is far and away the leading wind energy state in the nation … building transmission lines for wind from the western side of the state, it has met its wind energy goals. Now the Texas … more

Township Votes Down Wind Energy Project

Meade voters shot down plan for 48 wind turbines

… prospective Detroit Edison wind energy project. On May 5, voters … Detroit Edison to erect up to 48 wind turbines in the township. The … Huron County, which has more wind turbines than all of Michigan’s … temporary moratorium on further wind development while its officials … concerned about the construction of wind turbines in the region. “When … more

Court Backs Finding Of Wind Turbine Noise Problem

Lake Winds energy plant in Mason County now has to mitigate noise of its windmills

… justified in determining that wind turbines at the Lake Winds Industrial Wind Plant near Ludington are too … the county's finding that the wind plant was exceeding the county's … citizens living inside Lake Winds wind plant paid for independent … more