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Residents raise noise, property value and wildlife concerns about solar projects and battery storage
Summary
Two residents and public commenters urged the board to consider setbacks, battery storage safety and transparency in master‑plan and permitting processes for utility‑scale solar and storage projects.
Multiple residents used public comment time at the Gratiot County commissioners meeting to voice concerns about existing and planned solar projects, lithium battery storage and the county’s planning and master‑plan process.
Barb Litwiller told the board she and her husband bought a 10‑acre parcel on Tyler Road to enjoy hunting and rural life; she said a single neighboring farmer has signed up for a large solar project that would surround their property on three sides and would leave them effectively “surrounded by solar panels.” She cited fire risks associated with lithium‑ion…
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