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Montcalm County adopts resolution backing appeal to restore local control over large renewable projects
Summary
After public comment, the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to adopt Resolution 2024-15 supporting local control and joining an appeal of the Michigan Public Service Commission order implementing PA 233 of 2023.
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2024-15 on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, formally expressing support for local control and a claim of appeal against an order by the Michigan Public Service Commission regarding siting of large renewable energy projects.
The resolution asks the courts to review the MPSC order implementing Public Act 233 of 2023, saying that the county and a coalition of municipalities view the commission’s interpretation as an unlawful expansion of its authority. The board took the action after public comment from residents and review of materials provided by local advocates.
Why it matters: supporters said the MPSC order could…
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