07/01/2024

Outstanding Graduate Student Planning Project

Power in Partnership: Insights for Siting Utility-Scale Renewables in Michigan

University of Michigan
Master of Urban and Regional Planning

This report aims to support Michigan Public Service Commission and its staff in the implementation of PA 233 as it applies to the siting authority of renewable energy and battery energy storage projects by increasing the staff’s understanding of lessons learned from other permitting authorities and ensure that projects sited under the MPSC process follow best practices with respect to project design and community engagement. Jurors said: "We recognize that the report can serve as a valuable resource to planners and others as they prepare for changes in permitting utility-scale renewable energy projects." Congratulations to students: Isabella Beshouri, Jessica Hobbs, Ryotaro Konishi, Marisol Mendez, Upasana Roy, Revati Thatte, Vaidehi Shah, and Griffin Sproul and faculty Dr. Sarah Mills!