A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
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Wind turbines provide clean energy primarily through utility-scale projects in rural communities. The past few decades have seen a surge of wind energy development in the state of Michigan as technology and new policies have opened up more and more farmland. Is a new wind energy development right for your community?
Utility-scale wind energy projects are being sited on rural lands across the state to produce clean energy for residents and businesses. As larger and larger wind turbines are proposed in local communities, governments and residents need to develop policies that are right for their community. These resources will help you prepare, plan, and zone for wind energy production in your community.
Sample Zoning for Wind Energy Systems, produced by Michigan State University Extension as part of the Land Use Series, includes guided sample zoning amendment language, along with commentary and explanations throughout.
Michigan Land Use Guidelines for Siting Wind Energy Systems, produced by Michigan State University Extension, provides guidance on arguments, issues, and considerations that local officials may face when adopting wind development standards.
Lessons Learned: Community Engagement for Wind Energy Development in Michigan includes an extensive list of questions (pp. 4-6) for local governments to consider when incorporating wind energy into Master Plans.
Planning for Wind Energy, produced by the American Planning Association, is an in-depth report of wind energy development and the role of planners in the planning and development process.
A series of three webinars, produced as part of the Clean Energy & Energy Management webinar series, provide information and answer questions about planning and zoning for wind energy.
A table of additional documents and websites on preparing, planning, and zoning for wind energy production.
