Consumer’s Energy asks for public input on Michigan dam operations

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Earlier than their license to function 13 Michigan dams expires, Client’s Vitality is asking for public opinions on what their future actions for these dams be.

Client’s Vitality introduced on Tuesday that they are going to collect public opinions in regards to the 13 dams they personal on 5 Michigan rivers. They stated in a press release that it will assist information their choices about the way forward for these amenities.

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Norm Kapala, vp of era operations at Shoppers Vitality, stated they hope to carry out due diligence earlier than operation licenses for the dams expire in 12 years.

“We don’t need to assume we all know how people and communities really feel about our dams as we develop plans to both proceed investing in or take away any of our river hydro amenities,” stated Kapala. “We’re keenly conscious dams have nice significance for native communities and impression recreation for Michigan residents and guests statewide. Public enter will probably be an vital element in our long-term strategic planning relating to the way forward for our dams.”

Client’s Vitality employed a Lansing-based analysis and consulting agency, Public Sector Consultants (PSC) which has specialization in public engagement. With this partnership, they are going to develop an “adjoining property proprietor survey and conduct public conferences close to every of Shoppers Vitality’s dams from August by October this 12 months with the objective of amassing unbiased suggestions relating to the amenities.”

Client’s stated that anybody is welcome to attend the group conferences and that homeowners of property with the dams ought to obtain a survey within the mail on the week of Aug. 15.

“The 30- to 40-year federal licenses to function the dams Shoppers Vitality owns and operates on the Muskegon, Manistee, Grand, Kalamazoo and Au Sable rivers are set to run out starting in 2034 by 2041,” stated Client’s Vitality.

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