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Solar Farm Breaks Local Control | Lansing News
State regulators just approved Michigan’s first major solar farm under a new law that strips local townships of veto power, setting the stage for a nationwide debate over clean energy vs. local control. The 870-acre Acceleration Solar project, spanning three southern Ingham County townships, marks a pivotal moment as the state takes charge of approving large-scale renewables — a shift from past local decision-making. Though townships didn’t win their fight, they secured hundreds of thousands in direct payments to fund legal costs, infrastructure, and emergency training. The developer, Ranger…
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