RWE Americas has refiled its application with the Michigan Public Service Commission for the Silver Maple Solar Farm, a $300 million, 200-megawatt project proposed across 1,900 acres of agricultural-zoned land in Zeeland and Jamestown townships.
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The company withdrew its initial application before refiling with the MPSC. The refiling came after two public meetings hosted by RWE Americas, following a change in a recent court case. Ottawa County has also been added to the application as an affected local government, in addition to Zeeland and Jamestown townships.
RWE Americas spokesperson John Lamontagne stated the refiling.
“RWE remains committed to the Silver Maple project. We have completed the required outreach and refiled our application with the MPSC. Silver Maple represents a significant investment in Michigan — creating construction jobs, generating local tax revenue, providing income for participating landowners, and helping meet the state’s growing demand for reliable, domestically produced energy. RWE is committed to responsibly developing the project and engaging with the local community.”John Lamontagne, RWE
The refiling triggered a state law requirement that Zeeland Township receive $50,000 in intervenor funds, intended to assist with the township’s legal costs…