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County planners, MSU and U‑M team to release solar zoning guidebook for local communities

3239356 · May 9, 2025
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County planning staff said they are working with Michigan State University Extension, University of Michigan and other partners to publish a zoning and planning guidebook for solar energy systems and to bring local education to townships after recent state siting law changes.

County planning staff told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on May 11 that a multi‑institution team is finalizing a solar planning and zoning guidebook for local communities.

A planning staff member said the project includes the University of Michigan, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Association of Planners and adapts recent 2024 state…

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