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Michigan House restores local control over large-scale renewable siting; bills pass 58-48
Summary
The Michigan House on April 29 voted to repeal Public Acts 233 and 234 of 2023, returning local zoning authority over large-scale wind, solar and battery projects to municipalities. House Bills 4027 and 4028 passed 58-48 and were given immediate effect on the floor.
The Michigan House on April 29 passed two bills that repeal 2023 laws that gave the state authority to site large-scale wind, solar and battery projects, restoring primary siting power to local governments. House Bill 4027 and House Bill 4028 each passed on roll-call votes of 58-48 and were ordered to take immediate effect.
Supporters said the bills restore “local control” over land use decisions and give residents and locally elected officials the final voice on whether large renewable energy installations are sited in their communities. Representative Outman argued, “This isn't a debate about alternative energy. We all want sustainable, affordable energy. ... What we don't want ... is shutting local communities and residents out of the decision making process in their own backyards.”
Opponents said repealing the 2023 measures would undercut Michigan’s…
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