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State renewable energy siting laws explained to Reed City; manager to consult Richmond Township
Summary
A presentation summarized Public Acts 233 and 234 of 2023 and their Nov. 29, 2024 effective date; the city manager was asked to meet with Richmond Township and report back. The acts set permitting thresholds for large solar, wind and storage projects.
At the Nov. 18 meeting, Cindy Wotila presented an overview of Public Acts 233 and 234 of 2023, which the minutes say will govern state permitting for large renewable energy projects beginning Nov. 29, 2024.
The presentation highlighted the statutory thresholds recorded in the minutes: solar facilities with a nameplate capacity of 50 megawatts or more; wind facilities with a nameplate capacity of 100 megawatts or more; and energy storage facilities with a nameplate capacity of 50 megawatts or more and a discharge capability of 200 megawatt-hours or more. The minutes state the city manager will meet with Richmond Township to discuss local implications and report back to the council.
The minutes do not record verbatim remarks or include staff analysis of how existing local zoning or permitting would interact with the state law. The presentation was informational and no formal action was taken at the meeting beyond directing the city manager to consult with Richmond Township and report findings to council.
