Offshore Wind Wire

MORNING ROUNDUP: County Opposes Lake Michigan Project

Scandia Wind asked the boards of commissioners in several Michigan counties to vote on their proposed Lake Michigan wind farm.  On Tuesday night Mason County voted no, according to Interlochen Public Radio.  In a 9-1 vote, the board of commissioners decided not to endorse the project and effectively forced Scandia to relocate the project further [...]

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Michigan Advisory Group Proposes Offshore Wind Legislation

By David McGlinchey A Michigan panel proposed offshore wind legislation this week to Gov. Jennfier Granholm and the state legislature, potentially delivering some clarity to the industry as it explores wind energy potential on the Great Lakes. The draft legislation includes live auctions to award offshore wind leases and a framework that allows state officials or developers [...]

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Group Forms To Oppose Lake Michigan Wind Farm

Disgruntled Michigan residents formed an opposition group this week to fight a proposed wind farm on Lake Michigan, according to local reports and documents from the group. Last month, representatives from Scandia Wind Offshore, LLC met with residents of Mason County, Michigan, and proposed the 1,000 MW Aegier Offshore Wind Farm Project.  According to Scandia officials, [...]

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Developer Launches Public Outreach For 1,000 MW Lake Michigan Wind Farm

A Minnesota-based wind farm developer held a public information session this week to discuss a proposed 1,000 megawatt wind farm on Lake Michigan. Representatives from Scandia Wind Offshore LLC met with residents of Mason County, Michigan, on Tuesday to present a preliminary outline of the Aegir Offshore Wind Farm Project.  Mason County is on the eastern [...]

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