Sustainable Energy
We’re focused on creating a more sustainable energy future in Michigan. That means using more renewable energy sources, like solar, wind and water.
Sustainability Isn’t Just Something We Do. It’s Everything We Do. For some people, sustainable energy means renewable energy, like wind and solar. Energy that won't run out. Others think it's about conservation—using less energy, less water, and making fewer trips in the car. Some people talk about air quality and wildlife.
For us, sustainability means these things and more. It’s about energy like forests and rivers. It's about people. It’s about being responsible and being honest. It’s about future generations. Sustainability isn’t just something we do. It’s everything we do—from keeping our employees trained and safe to keeping the lights on in Michigan for centuries to come. It’s about leaving the world a better place than we found it.
Renewables Are 10% of our Energy Mix
Wind – The World’s Fastest Growing Energy Source
A wind turbine can be as tall as a football field is long – over 300 feet!
Wind turbine blades are 160 feet long and weigh 9 tons.
Michigan is ranked in the top 20 U.S. states for wind power potential.
Wind power provides 4% of our electric generation.
Wind energy is 45% of our renewable energy mix.
Wind power has been the fastest-growing source of energy in the world since 1990.
Renewable Generation Across Michigan
Below are a few examples of our renewable energy sources in Michigan.
Lake Winds Energy Park
56 wind turbines, 315 feet tall
16,000 acres in Mason County
Powers 27,000 Michigan homes every year
100 MW capacity
Cross Winds Energy Park
62 wind turbines, 315 feet tall
22,000 acres in Tuscola & Huron counties
Powers 30,000 Michigan homes every year
111 MW capacity
Muskegon Solar
Muskegon Solar Energy Center
1,900 acres in Moorland Township, Muskegon county
Powers around 40,000 Michigan homes
250 MW capacity
Biomass Plant
Cadillac Renewable Energy Plant
Wood fuel – 40,000 tons every year
Powers 20,000 Michigan homes every year
38 MW capacity
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