While many West Michigan residents have focused on the unsightly aesthetics of erecting a large scale wind farm on Lake Michigan, economic development officials say the potential for creating thousands of much-needed jobs gets nearly lost in the discussion.
Norwegian development company Scandia Wind LLC proposes a 1,000-megawatt Aegir Wind Farm for Lake Michigan off the Oceana-Mason county line.
According to excerpts from the story:
A study found that the West Michigan region could generate 4,000 jobs and an $800 million investment by producing alternative energy components.
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