Clean Energy in Michigan Series

This fact sheet addresses two questions about the economic impact of wind energy developments on landowners. The fact sheet compares and interprets the outcome of four wind development projects across Michigan.

This fact sheet addresses two questions about the impact of wind energy developments on local employment. The fact sheet compares and interprets the outcome of four wind development projects across Michigan.

This case study demonstrates how proactive community engagement can lead to better outcomes for future energy development. It describes the framework used to create the Gratiot Regional Excellence and Transformation (GREAT) plan in Gratiot County.

This case study describes an example of a brownfield development – a ½ MW solar energy installation located in Cadillac, Michigan, on the site of a manufacturing facility destroyed by fire in 2013.

This case study describes an example of a brownfield development – a 1.3 MW solar energy installation located in Coldwater, Michigan, on the site of a demolished foundry.

This case study describes a 2.44 MW solar energy installation located in O’Shea Park, in the Grandale neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. The site is a 20-acre park housing a 9.6-acre project.

This case study describes an example of a brownfield development - 430,000 kW solar energy installation located in East Lansing, Michigan, on the site of a retired, capped landfill.

Any community considering a ban on natural gas hookups should know that current Michigan law will make it difficult to enact. A better option for Michigan communities interested in transitioning away from natural gas would be to encourage the state legislature to amend the construction code.

This fact sheet debunks common myths about PFAS in solar panels. The fact sheet addresses the origins of rumors around PFAS in solar panels and explains the safer, effective alternatives that have already been developed and commercialized.

This article discusses three key ways that local governments can help encourage the development of EV infrastructure in their communities.

When a wind energy project reaches the end of its lifecycle, there are two options:  decommissioning or repowering. Learn more about repowering and how it intersects with local zoning ordinances.

Community benefits ensure that renewable energy developments improve the lives of area residents. This factsheet discusses community benefits and describes a range of community benefit scenarios.

This fact sheet discusses various participatory processes, which are strategies used to engage the community, increase public knowledge, and gain buy-in for renewable energy developments.

This factsheet summarizes the findings of a national survey to assess trends across city commitments to reach 100% renewable energy.