Michigan wants to fast-track renewable development. Local townships are suing.

Michigan wants to fast-track renewable development. Local townships are suing.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan. A lawsuit is challenging how the state of Michigan plans to approve large renewable energy projects, just weeks before a new law is set to go into effect. About 80 townships and counties are suing the Public Service Commission, the state’s energy regulators, over how it plans to grant siting permissions to renewable projects. The su…

Michigan Localities Fight to Keep Zoning Control Over Large Wind and Solar Developments

A new Michigan law slated to take effect on Nov. 29 has triggered a legal battle over the right of communities to regulate renewable energy projects within their jurisdictions. Over 70 Michigan townships and seven counties are challenging PA 233, in order to keep the state Public Service Commission (MPSC) from limiting local zoning authority over large-scale wind and solar developments. PA 233, enacted by the state Legislature in November 2023, …

Tamworth council backs Greens move to continue fight against contested wind project

Tamworth Regional Council to join legal proceedings to block the Hills of Gold wind farm.