Heritage Sustainable Energy is at the forefront of the shift to wind power in Michigan. An example of this is our Stoney Corners project—one of the most significant projects in the state. The project involves the installation of two modern, multi-megawatt turbines in southern Missaukee County. These turbines—towering 475 feet from ground to blade tip—are designed to generate energy to power 1,400 to 1,600 homes.
This project is doing more than generating energy, however. It’s empowering the local communities. Landowners participating in the project receive an additional source of revenue while experiencing little interruption to their farming practices. The local community benefits from an increased tax base for schools and township and permanent wind energy jobs. And everyone benefits from a clean, renewable and local source of energy that reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
The majority of the renewable energy from the 5MW pilot project is being sold to the Detroit Edison GreenCurrents program.
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