A research study will help West Michigan communities answer questions about the impact of potential large wind farms in the region and help local governments determine how to regulate the developments.
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A research project designed to help West Michigan communities deal with a potential of large utility-scale wind energy developments got off to a slow, but productive start this week. The stakeholder steering committee, comprised of representatives of government, utility companies and environmental groups, urged the research team from Grand Valley State University to hone in on the project's mission and design a final report the general public will understand. The group's inaugural, 90-minute meeting Tuesday at the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon focused mainly on developing a concise mission and choosing the best words for the report. By the end of the research project, which is to be completed by May 2011, the goals are to describe and answer common questions and concerns, and assist local governments with the best practices for regulating large-scale wind farms.
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