Any municipality that hosts or is permitted for any portion of an eligible utility-scale renewable energy project can apply for a Renewables Ready Communities Award. This opportunity, through the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment, provides up to $5,000 per megawatt (MW) to permitters and expectant hosts. In situations where the host and permitter differ, $2,500 per MW will be granted to each awardee. All projects must be at least 50 MW, unless any wind energy is involved, in which case a project must be at least 100 MW. An eligible project is a grid-connected wind, solar or energy storage project in Michigan that received a land use permit or approved site use plan on or after Oct. 1, 2023. The application deadline is Sept. 30, 2024.
Michigan Townships Association
