Board approves partial PA 116 termination for Spring Creek substation; Consumers Energy says solar construction advancing

Oct 15, 2025

The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved a partial termination of farmland preservation (PA 116) to allow Consumers Energy to split and convey a parcel for the Spring Creek solar substation; Consumers Energy told the board the solar construction is well underway and noted security and tree planting work.

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The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 25-28, authorizing a partial termination of a farmland development rights agreement under PA 116 to allow a parcel at Baseline Road and Banfield Road (Johnstown Township) to be split and transferred for the Spring Creek solar project.

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