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Controversial windpower project cancelled; Duke Energy pulls plans to build 112 turbines in Northern Michigan 

Credit:  Lauren Amstutz, www.upnorthlive.com 18 January 2012 ~~

BENZIE COUNTY – After months of debate, Duke Energy has decided it will no longer move forward with it’s wind project plans in Benzie and Manistee Counties.

The company spent more than a year signing contracts with dozens of landowners, setting up job fairs, and hosting public input meetings.

Community members were divided over the Gail Windpower Project that would have created 112 turbines in their backyards. The issue even led to the recall of three Joyfield Township board members in 2011.

Duke Energy says the decision was made because they couldn’t secure a long term agreement with a power purchaser.

The company notified landowners earlier this week about their decision.

Stay with 7&4 News for more on this story tonight at 5,6.

Source:  Lauren Amstutz, www.upnorthlive.com 18 January 2012

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