By Andi Anderson
Michigan regulators have sanctioned a substantial solar project in Indiana, earmarked to energize multiple counties in southwest Michigan. Indiana Michigan Power Co. secured approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a 245-megawatt solar farm situated in Blackford County, Indiana. The goal? Providing renewable energy to around 73,500 households.
The commission deemed this $532 million solar farm the most pragmatic solution to meet the company's energy requirements, with future expenses set to be recuperated through electricity rates. Construction on the Lake Trout Solar Project is slated to kick off this year, targeting the generation of renewable energy by spring 2026.
This solar site stands as the largest among four arrays planned by Indiana Michigan Power Co., collectively amassing nearly 750 megawatts. Aligning with the utility's integrated resource plan in Michigan, this initiative addresses the need for carbon-free power, striving to bridge a 750-megawatt gap in customer demand.
Steve Baker, the company's president, emphasized the shift to cleaner energy as crucial for customers and the environment, aligning with state energy policies. Serving over 130,000 customers across six southwest Michigan counties and Indiana, the utility aims to embrace renewable energy's benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, their Cook Nuclear Plant in Michigan's Berrien County operates as another source of carbon-free energy.
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