DEERFIELD, Mich. – Municipal clients of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, this week announced their plan to challenge the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) recent Order regarding Public Act 233 of 2023 (PA 233). The lawsuit stems from the MPSC’s interpretation of local control over renewable energy projects which ultimately strips away all control from the local communities. Municipalities and their legal counsel argue the MSPC has overstepped their authority and undermined local governance… ( https://files.constantcontact.com/4348cca2101/4b29d705-6294-4eb2-b3cd-0de199f2e6bf.pdf?rdr=true )

Big solar farms, wind parks may be approved by state under new Michigan rules ( https://www.mlive.com/environment/2024/10/big-solar-farms-wind-parks-may-be-approved-by-state-under-new-michigan-rules.html?e=cedab85dedc814b09c2365de42ebabaf&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_todays_top_stories+2024-10-16&utm_term=Newsletter_todays_top_stories )