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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

Bill Proposes Adding Wind Industry to 'Right to Farm' Act

House Bill 5886 would let wind turbines avoid zoning and building permits

Wind turbines could be erected without regard for some local … Right to Farm Act to include wind production. If enacted, it would allow wind turbines to be constructed … operations. House Bill 5886 would add wind energy production in with farming … that Consumers Power’s Lake Winds Wind Plant has been in violation … more

Commentary: Natural Gas Plants Better Than Wind Turbines

Natural gas is cheaper with few emissions — why is the state pushing wind?

… people and renewable energy (wind) is the cure. To that end, … spent in Michigan on industrial wind turbines, including the $500 … These 900 megawatts (MW) of wind turbines will combine to create a wind plant that will have an annual … perhaps 225MW. This is because wind is a fuel that has a mind of … more

Poll: Just 1 in 3 Know Wind Energy Depends on Fossil Fuels

Wind is so undependable that fossil fuels are used as backup more than half the time

… percent of voters know about wind energy’s dependence on fossil … that may be associated with wind energy. “Based on the way … one-third of voters are aware of wind energy’s alleged weaknesses,” … respondents said they knew about wind energy’s dependence on fossil … County declared the Lake Winds wind plant south of Ludington … more

Stimulus Amendments Push More Renewable Subsidies

Solar and wind set to profit handsomely from COVID-19 response

… provisions that would allow solar and wind developers to “monetize time-sensitive … electricity at about half the cost of new wind and solar energy technologies. Certainly wind, solar and large-scale battery storage … utilities looking to build larger wind and solar installations) would be turning … more

Wind industry declares war on Michigan man

‘Like a Cult’ producers sling mud for clean energy

Wind energy activists believe they have found an explanation for the waning popularity of wind projects in Michigan and around … who express concerns about wind energy projects in their townships. … support for landscape-altering wind turbine projects. Popular opposition to wind turbines in Michigan is part … more

Energy Policy Director: Wind Energy isn't Cheap and Alone Can't Meet Our Needs

'We left wind a couple hundred years ago'

… “major” misconceptions about wind energy – particularly about … Transeth continued. “We left wind a couple of hundred years ago. … misspoken when he'd suggested that wind energy was not “green.” “Wind generation is classified as … Transeth said. “Opponents to wind would argue that the analysis … more

Resident Harmed by Windmills Now on County Planning Commission Which Approved Windmills

Plaintiff in wind turbine noise case appointed in Mason County

… safety was inadequate at Lake Winds wind plant near Ludington, is … concerned about the construction of wind turbines in the region. “New … issues particular to the Lake Winds wind plant because of the lawsuit … two years ago, as the Lake Winds wind plant was being constructed, … lawsuits involving the Lake Winds wind plant and its alleged excessive … more

Wind Power 'Success Story' Was a Massive Failure

Wind project still cited years after it failed to materialize

… President Joe Biden called a wind turbine facility in Saginaw … equipment needed to create wind turbine components in a facility … The facility produced one wind turbine that triggered news … project. Yet, that hasn't stopped wind power advocates around the … project as a success. The American Wind Energy Association, a national … more

One Lawsuit Settled, But No Truce in Wind Energy Debate

… residents living near the Lake Winds wind plant south of Ludington … out about the problems with wind energy,” Shineldecker said. … For too long, supporters of wind energy have been able to silence … on a study that refuted what wind energy supporters wanted to … who lived near the Lake Winds wind plant – others joined the … more

In Picturesque U.P. Peninsula, It's Birds v. Wind Turbines

And the birds are losing, say environmentalist opponents

A wind energy developer who wants to erect 400-foot tall wind turbines on a picturesque U.P. … Energy, already operates 14 wind turbines on the Garden Peninsula, … Little and Big Bays de Noc. The wind energy promoter is already … residents. The plaintiffs argue that wind turbines are a threat to protected … more

DTE Declines Participation In Township Wind Farm Debate

State’s largest utility wanted just one consultant to give both sides

… participate in a public forum about wind farm development in Bay County’s … of increasing the number of wind turbines, according to Beaver … 18-month moratorium on erecting wind turbines and towers. The township halted consideration of wind farm proposals so it could … said there wasn’t one word on wind turbines in the current zoning … more

Group Rallies Against Push For Unproven Alternative Energy

Wind energy is 'a scam of Olympic proportions'

… information showing that most wind energy is a farce. Spearheading … Informed Citizens Coalition. "Wind energy is a scam of Olympic … capacity value because the wind stops blowing whenever it feels … fuel at one-to-three ratio of wind-to-fossil forever. It is simple … reality it's primarily about wind energy. "Wind energy is just … more

Conflict Of Interest: Officials With Turbine Tower Leases Approve Wind Development

‘First you harvest the (local) officials, then you can harvest the wind

An industrial wind facility is set to launch in Hillsdale County … construction and operation of wind turbine towers and related … Opponents of the Crescent Wind Energy Center, organized as … tower lease contracts with the wind development company or had … court, he said. The Crescent Wind project, with at least 63 turbines … more

Group Opposing Wind Project Accused Of Misleading Public

Advocate of project says photo was misleading

… voice their concerns about wind turbines at an April 26 Beaver … Energy, which wants to build wind turbines in Bay County, and wind supporter Peter Sinclair said a photo of wind turbines and buildings on the flyer makes the wind turbines appear much closer … more

MSU Professor: Wind Turbines Can Cause Illness

Dizziness and nausea are just two symptoms

… on the harms of a proposed wind farm development, on behalf … submitted comments opposing the wind farm to the Ohio Public Utilities … sound emitted by industrial wind turbines, commonly known as … research, the turbines used in wind farm developments can have … and physical health. “Large wind turbines generate infrasound, … more

Elected Officials Stand to Get Thousands from Wind Deals If Zoning Approved

Isabella County change would mean hundreds of turbines; some board members already have deals

… considering zoning changes to allow wind farms have apparently entered … with a company developing a wind farm. Contracts for placing wind turbines reportedly pay landowners … changes that would allow a wind developer to erect 200 or more wind turbines, county commissioners … more

1,400 Michigan Wind Turbines Needed To Replace The Palisades Nuclear Plant

Michigan also plans to shutter all its coal plants

… megawatts of electricity. A typical wind turbine in Michigan has an … it would take around 1,400 wind turbines to replace the energy … plant. There are currently 883 wind turbines working in Michigan, most in the Thumb region. Wind energy is intermittent and … natural gas turbines for when the wind doesn’t blow. Michigan's big … more

Industrial Wind Farms Bring Political Conflict, Recalls and Lawsuit to Township

State’s renewable mandate also bringing hundreds of new turbine towers

… legal battle over a proposed wind farm of 63 turbines is brewing … special land use request by wind turbine supplier NextEra Energy … board to adopt a moratorium on wind farm developments so the community could revise a wind zoning ordinance adopted in … permit. Some communities welcome wind farm developments, but in others, … more

Proposed Wind Turbines In Michigan County Taller Than 'Mighty Mac'

… Mackinac Bridge are 552 feet tall. That makes the bridge 48 feet shorter than wind turbines being proposed for Shiawassee County. A Virginia company called Apex Clean Energy wants to erect as many as 60 of the 600-foot-tall wind turbines there. Huron County is already the site of 473 turbines, and plans … more

Wind Farm Developer Responds to Michigan Conflict of Interest Questions

… Isabella County Board of Commissioners have entered wind turbine lease agreements with a company called … been asked to consider zoning changes regarding wind development. Michigan Capitol Confidential published … story on the lease arrangements on July 10. The wind farm development company responded to a question … more

Another Michigan Community Moving Toward Wind Farm Restrictions

DTE turbine tower plans for Beaver Township stumble on proposed zoning board recommendation

… Thursday to amend a proposed wind farm zoning ordinance for the … community of 2,900, plus anti-wind activists, wind supporters and industry representatives … the final say. According to wind project opponent Kevon Martis, … township an unattractive place for wind farm developments. The amendments … more

Wind Industry Titan Soaks Up Billions in Tax Subsidies

887 turbines here already; NextEra Energy sues Michigan rural townships for more

… municipalities to allow its wind turbine towers to be erected. The company has wind farm projects in 19 states … and has built more than 8,700 wind turbines in 110 wind farm facilities. Ellington … over the rollout of industrial wind turbines. NextEra is also seeking … more

Eroding rights?

Gov't Report: Wind Energy Needs Taxpayer Support To Survive

A 2011 Wind Technologies Report released by the U.S. Department of Energy in August highlights how dependent wind energy is upon government subsidies. … of state and federal incentives for wind energy and the ability to meet construction … of federal incentives." The 2010 wind report by the DOE also recognized the … more

Bills Would Limit Wind Turbine Lawsuits

Industrial wind turbines are supposed to produce electricity. … “nuisance” lawsuits filed over wind turbines. Under the measures, those who operate or own wind turbines would be exempt from … they have the right to harvest wind energy on their property.” … caused by turbines in the Lake Winds industrial wind plant near … more

Michigan Wind Energy Report Generating Some Sparks

… it is being described by the wind energy industry, which is financed … coincides with the American Wind Energy Association's Wind Forum at East Lansing. The … already generating some sparks. Wind energy advocates claim the … rosy picture of the future of wind power in Michigan. However, … more

Wind Energy Allegations Deserve Hearings

Claims about efficiency, health hazards should be explored

… unanswered allegations against wind energy in Michigan. The first … efficiency and the environment, wind energy is a fraud. The second … electricity be generated by in-state wind energy by 2015, is scheduled … separately. The question of whether wind energy in Michigan is really … health issue concerning Lake Winds wind plant near Ludington. The … more

Clean energy isn’t clean

Wind turbines and solar panels don’t grow on trees

Wind and solar energy do not generate much electricity, but … now fairly well known that wind and solar can pose serious … disposing of solar panels and wind turbines. It takes a great … to produce solar panels and wind turbines. Wind and solar energy technologies … more

DTE Produces Enough Wind Power To Run 24,000 Homes - But Part Of The Day Only

Oh, you wanted electricity 24/7?

… explain the impact of solar and wind energy. But one expert says … example, says its Pinnebog wind park in Huron County provides … Hayes, when DTE Energy says a wind farm can power 24,000 homes, … their electricity just from wind. Given the nature of wind power, though, it can’t happen. … more

Scripps: One-half percent of Michigan’s land needed for wind, solar projects

Land devoted to wind and solar would go from 17,000 acres to 209,000 under state zoning plan

… final say in siting large solar and wind projects in Michigan has advanced to … Michigan’s acreage could be permitted for wind and solar projects. The Senate Energy … reject large-scale solar fields and wind turbines. Under the bills, as amended … acres in Michigan were now covered by wind and solar infrastructure, Scripps said. … more