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Public Act 233

Coverage of Public Act 233 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 00:23 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 12:15 UTC
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Jake Kerbyperson2Ranger Powerorganization2Wexford Townshipplace1Michigan Public Service Commissionorganization1University of Michigan’s Center for Empowering Communitiesorganization1Sarah Millsperson1James Cadeperson1Michael John Lutherperson1Darren Albrechtperson1Wexford Joint Planning Commissionorganization1IPRorganization1Gristorganization1Wexford Countyplace1
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  • POLITICSJul 18 · 12:15 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    How the state’s law on big renewable energy projects shifts local control in northern Michigan

    A Michigan state law, Public Act 233, limits local governments' ability to reject large-scale renewable energy projects like solar and wind, shifting control to the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects over specific size thresholds. Communities in northern Michigan, including Wexford Township, are navigating the law’s impact as developers like Ranger Power propose projects, with residents expressing mixed feelings about the balance between state authority and local input.

  • BUSINESSJun 27 · 00:23 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Farmers, residents push back against proposed solar array in Wexford County

    Farmers and residents in Wexford County oppose a proposed 1,500-acre solar array by Ranger Power, citing concerns over farmland loss, environmental impact, and property values. The project requires zoning changes, and a new Michigan law (Public Act 233) allows developers to bypass local control for state approval. Ranger Power plans to conduct studies and propose a community benefits agreement.