Posted on 02/03/2015 5:45:16 AM PST by cripplecreek
Ann Arbor might be on its way to becoming the solar capital of Michigan.
The Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a deal with DTE Energy to construct the largest solar array in the state on a 14-acre site at the city's airport.
The decision came following a brief discussion with no objections raised by any of the 11 council members.
"This is an exciting effort," said Mayor Christopher Taylor. "I'm so glad that we're moving forward with it. Having the largest solar field in Michigan is going to be an important thing for the city of Ann Arbor, even if it's just over the line in Pittsfield Township."
The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport is located just south of the city limits. The project still requires site plan approval from the township, as well as approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The agreement between Ann Arbor and DTE would allow the utility company to use about 14 acres of the city-owned airport property. DTE would be responsible for paying for the solar panels and their installation and maintenance.
(Excerpt) Read more at mlive.com ...
Here’s DTE’s ad for their renewable energy, supposed to get you excited about wind power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnRb9CZ-EZY
“They are pretty good for some uses and in more sunny climes can be cost effective.”
That’s it exactly!
In limited places and circumstances, renewable energy can be cost-effective and useful.
But big government never realizes that. They seem to harbor some illusion that a big renewable energy project (such as the one bring proposed in Ann Arbor) can be workable.
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