Wind industry strikes against local zoning control in Michigan
After losing big in township votes, turbine companies seek state preemption of local rules
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After losing big in township votes, turbine companies seek state preemption of local rules
In small towns around the country, wind turbines are doing something to the locals.
Citizens split on wind turbine plant in Montcalm County One company is seeking to construct 75 wind turbines in Montcalm County. and last updated 2021-07-06 23:24:13-04 DOUGLASS, Mich. â It was a contentious Tuesday night in Montcalm County as property owners gathered in protest and in support regarding the possibility of a wind farm in their community. An open house was held by Apex Clean Energy at the Douglass Township Hall to share more information about the project. The company currently estimates that the wind farm it is developing would include 75 turbines that would then deliver...