There seems to be a lot of debate over the benefit versus the cons of having a wind farm in Northwest Michigan. The Pioneer Press in Minneapolis recently ran a story written by the Associated Press that indicates clear lines are being drawn on the subject.
Excerpt: The Obama administration and five states announced an agreement Friday to speed up consideration of plans for offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes, which have been delayed by cost concerns and public opposition.
Under the deal, state and federal agencies will craft a blueprint for speeding regulatory review of proposed wind farms without sacrificing environmental and safety standards. The Great Lakes have no offshore wind turbines, although a Cleveland partnership announced plans last year for a demonstration project that would place five to seven turbines in Lake Erie about 7 miles north of the city, generating 20-30 megawatts of electricity.
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Source: Pioneer Press
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