Consumers Energy has 56 wind turbines (100 MW) in its Lake Winds Energy Park. It has established a Good Neighbor Fund to distribute almost $2 million to property owners located in close proximity (within 3000 feet) of one or...more
3/14/2013
- Good Neighbor Funds Wind Power
As wind farms in the U.S. age there will be more and more call for a third party to step in and provide O&M services. When a wind turbine is not operating, it is not making money for the owner. Quick, reliable repairs could...more
2/14/2013
- Repairs Wind Power
Leelanau Community Energy, LLC (LCE) has completed a 120 kW wind project as part of the Northport Energy Action Taskforce (NEAT) non-profit community energy efforts. Fifteen local investors are supporting the project and...more
2/8/2013
- Electricity Wind Power
In late 2012 the Michigan State Tax Commission changed the rate at which wind turbine assets would be depreciated for property tax assessment purposes. Now five counties (Huron, Sanilac, Gratiot, Mason, Tuscola) are working...more
11/23/2012
- Depreciation Property Tax Renewable Energy Wind Power
