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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'
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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