Michigan Aims to Convert Brownfields Into Solar Energy Sites

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  • Michigan, USA (Date N/A): Michigan is exploring the conversion of brownfields into solar energy sites, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

  • The state won a $129 million grant from the EPA for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including brownfield redevelopment.

  • Michigan aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and is streamlining the siting process for renewable energy projects.

  • The Environmental Law & Policy Center advocates for using retiring coal plants as solar hubs, leveraging existing grid connections to save time and money. The Dan E. Karn coal plant site is slated for an 85-megawatt solar site operational in 2026.

  • Community solar projects could deliver a $1.5 billion boost to Michigan's economy over 30 years, according to a 2021 study.

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