The Michigan utility company Consumers Energy recently finished the process of shutting down 7 regional coal-fired power plants, and, at the same time, beginning operations at a new community solar energy project in the area. The new 3 megawatt (MW) solar energy project is located on a 17-acre site at Grand Valley State University, and is apparently now the largest community solar project in the state. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to…
Michigan utility company closes 7 coal-fired power plants, shifts to solar
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