The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved an amendment to Detroit Edison's contract with Heritage Stoney Corners Wind Farm I LLC that will help site a pilot utility scale 2.2 megawatt (MW) wind turbine generator in Missaukee County.  It features an innovative, permanent magnet generator with a direct drive configuration that is designed to deliver superior performance, reliability and efficiency. 

The MPSC today also approved two renewable energy credit (REC) contracts for Detroit Edison with Sterling Planet and Upper Peninsula Power Company that have terms of 10 and seven year terms, respectively.  The REC contracts are the result of a request for proposal for Michigan-based RECs issued by Detroit Edison on Dec. 23, 2008.

"Michigan is moving toward its renewable energy goals at a steady pace," said MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu.  "Today's MPSC order permits the siting of an innovative wind turbine generator that marks the first time a turbine of this type and scale will be commercially installed in the United States."

The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.

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