Wind forum comments reveal community divide.

About 50 people gathered to hear information about the proposed wind farm by RES. July 20, 2018 |The Mining Gazette | JOSHUA VISSERS - Staff Writer L’ANSE — Renewable Energy Systems (RES) hosted another informational meeting at L’Anse High School on its proposed wind farm project Wednesday night, displaying visual representations of what the wind farm … Continue reading Wind forum comments reveal community divide.

Baraga County Board stands by wind project support – for non binding resolution on a township decision.

Baraga County stands by wind project support JUL 10, 2018, | JOSHUA VISSERS, The Mining Gazette L’ANSE — Discussion of wind turbines dominated Monday’s meeting of the Baraga County Board. Jim Hahn of the Friends of the Huron Mountains asked commissioners to reconsider their support of the Renewable Energy Systems (RES) project planned for Mount … Continue reading Baraga County Board stands by wind project support – for non binding resolution on a township decision.

L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.

A public hearing was held to amend the L'Anse Township Zoning Ordinance. Specifically to correct a typographical error,  conflict in terminology, and minor language tuning. None of which actually change any of the zoning, only clarify the intent. The Township board will vote on the amendment after 30 days review by Western Upper Peninsula Planning … Continue reading L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.

L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal

L'Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal  Jun 28, 2018 10:14 PM EDT | Korinne Griffith   Link to Video:  L'ANSE TOWNSHIP -- In December of 2017, Renewable Energy Systems (RES) proposed to put approximately 35 to 55 wind turbines throughout land in L'Anse Township. On April 27, 2018 the Baraga Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to support the project. … Continue reading L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal

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Baraga County Economic Development continuing study of wind farm.

Baraga EDC continuing study of wind farm. MAY 1, 2018 | KATRICE PERKINS | The Daily Mining Gazette L’ANSE — The proposed Summit Lake Wind Project by the Renewable Energy Systems Group (RES) has divided residents and local government officials. Research for the project started in 2016, but it has gained more attention and more opposition … Continue reading Baraga County Economic Development continuing study of wind farm.

RES – wind project contracts released, for Cass County project.

Each State is different in which level of government has a say and how or what local governments can collect for wind turbines. Posting this as examples of RES contracts, knowing that the taxes and financial agreements can be vastly different. Update: This project has been canceled.  Proposed Cass Co. wind project contracts released. Cass … Continue reading RES – wind project contracts released, for Cass County project.

Developer revealed for proposed Upper Peninsula wind project

May 20, 2016 | Andy Balaskovitz | energynews.us A subsidiary of global clean energy developer Renewable Energy Systems is considering property in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for what would be the area’s largest wind energy project. Documents obtained by Midwest Energy News through a Freedom of Information Act request with the Federal Aviation Administration show Colorado-based RES Americas has applied for … Continue reading Developer revealed for proposed Upper Peninsula wind project