[CPEO-BIF] Solar project at the Mitchell-Bentley site in Cadillac, Michigan

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Michigan utility’s first brownfield solar project highlights promise, challenges
Consumers Energy and state officials say solar projects have potential to add value when redeveloping polluted properties


by Andy Balaskovitz
Energy News Network
November 4, 2019

A solar project in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula is the first to use state grant funding to clean up contaminated industrial property. 

The 500 kilowatt solar installation planned at a vacant eyesore is effectively a pilot project that Consumers Energy and state officials say could lead to more solar on contaminated land, also known as brownfields.

“We looked at this as a win-win opportunity for all parties involved,” said Rhonda Welcher, Consumers’ solar gardens project manager. “We’re looking at these sites around the state as a real model for what we can do in terms of development and making a positive impact. It’s our first foray into this area. We’re hoping it can be a model for future development.”

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For the entire article, see
https://energynews.us/2019/11/04/midwest/michigan-utilitys-first-brownfield-solar-project-highlights-promise-challenges/

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Lenny Siegel
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Center for Public Environmental Oversight
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LSiegel@cpeo.org
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