Michigan Court Upholds State Authority Over Wind and Solar
The Michigan Court of Appeals has delivered a split ruling in a lawsuit challenging the Michigan Public Service Commission's (MPSC) authority to approve large wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The lawsuit, filed by a group of 75 townships in 2024, argued that the MPSC violated a law that removed local governments' ability to approve or deny such projects, which they claim could significantly impact community quality of life. The court largely upheld the MPSC's actions, allowing the commission to continue approving these projects. The court found that while the MPSC misinterpreted some procedural rules, it did not violate the state's Administrative Procedures Act. The decision supports the state's efforts to meet increasing clean energy demands and respects landowners' rights to lease or sell property for energy development. 
