Description
A large solar siting project before the Michigan Public Service Commission; the county was slated to decide whether to intervene in the contested case.
Impact summary
The project would cover roughly 2,000 acres of farmland; intervention gives the county a voice on conditions like stormwater, drains, and farmland preservation before mid-January testimony deadlines.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 32
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · County Commission
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Commissioners
A large utility-scale solar siting case before the Michigan Public Service Commission; the county voted to intervene to protect its interests on roads, drains, and farmland.
Board of Commissioners (Work)
RWE's 200-megawatt solar project on about 1,900 acres of farmland is pending before the Michigan Public Service Commission under PA 233, and the county is deciding whether to intervene before the November 12 deadline.
Related issues (3)
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