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 {
  "project": "45th Parallel Solar",
  "county": "Otsego",
  "detail": "Pletcher et al. v. RWE Solar Development LLC & Otsego County, 46th Circuit Ct (Otsego), Judge Colin Hunter; filed Feb 2025 by atty David Delaney; plaintiffs Gregory & Marcy Beauchesne, Jeffery & Rachel Davis, Charles & Bernadette Pletcher, Ian Murphy. Case no. & current status NOT FOUND publicly. Earlier opposition to DNR land lease (50 House Republicans, Jan 2025).",
  "sources": [
   "https://americas.rwe.com/projects-and-locations/rwe-in-michigan/",
   "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032025-1171",
   "https://www.michigannewssource.com/2025/04/exclusive-otsego-county-residents-sue-over-controversial-solar-farm-approval/",
   "https://michiganadvance.com/2025/04/14/otsego-county-residents-lodge-challenge-against-michigans-clean-energy-zoning-law-changes/",
   "https://otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09212026-1378"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Poseyville Solar Park",
  "county": "Midland",
  "detail": "DTE Electric Co. v. Ingersoll Township, Midland County (42nd) Circuit Ct No. 2026-428-AA (MCR 7.122 zoning appeal), filed Jun 8 2026 \u2013 pending. Recall petitions vs Supv. Kim Heisler + 3 board members (filed Jun 1 2026 by Alicia Marolf) \u2013 later denied over filing error per Midland Daily News.",
  "sources": [
   "https://ingersolltwpmi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fixed-for-Mary-Ellen.pdf",
   "https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/ingersoll-township-planning-commission-denies-dte-22217316.php",
   "https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/dte-appeals-ingersoll-township-denial-poseyville-22303042.php",
   "https://www.scribd.com/document/1050337639/DTE-Energy-appeals-Ingersoll-Township-denial",
   "https://www.themidwesterner.news/2026/06/ingersoll-township-faces-uncertainty-amid-dte-lawsuit-and-halted-effort-to-recall-board-members/",
   "https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/recall-petitions-lee-ingersoll-22387148.php"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Northern Waters Solar Park",
  "county": "Cheboygan",
  "detail": "Johnson et al. v. Northern Waters Solar Park LLC, EDP Renewables & Cheboygan County, 53rd Cir. Ct (19 plaintiffs; atty David Delaney; filed Oct 2025) \u2013 SUP vacated; EDP appeal to COA (docket reported as 380690 \u2013 UNVERIFIED)",
  "sources": [
   "https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/judge-vacates-permit-for-810-acre-northern-waters-solar-project-in-cheboygan-county-grant-township-edp-renewables",
   "https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-10/proposed-solar-farm-draws-pushback-at-public-meeting-in-cheboygan-county",
   "https://www.cheboygannews.com/story/news/local/2026/02/09/cheboygan-countys-grant-township-solar-project-receives-eglefunding/88548606007/",
   "https://www.cheboygancounty.net/2026/08/13/northern-waters-solar-llc-notice-of-public-meeting/",
   "https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/news/19-residents-sue-northern-waters-solar-cheboygan-county-over-1700-acre-solar-project",
   "https://www.themidwesterner.news/2025/10/cheboygan-county-residents-sue-to-stop-1700-acre-solar-power-plant/"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Otisville Solar (U-21956)",
  "county": "Genesee",
  "detail": "Developer amicus in MSC 170249; local intervention unverified",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Headland Solar (U-22004)",
  "county": "Livingston",
  "detail": "Cohoctah & Conway intervened; individual residents (Haas, Parker) petitioned to intervene; both twps are appellants in MSC 170249",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting",
   "https://mi-psc.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cs00002BdT4SAAV",
   "https://mi-psc.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cs00001vnh5qAAA"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Glacier Meadows Solar (U-22044)",
  "county": "Lenawee",
  "detail": "Blissfield & Deerfield Twps are appellants in MSC 170249",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Silver Maple Solar (U-22071)",
  "county": "Ottawa",
  "detail": "Zeeland Charter Twp v. Silver Maple PV LLC et al., Ottawa Co. Cir. Ct 26-08947-CZ (filed Jul 7 2026; Const. art 7 \u00a729), removed to W.D. Mich. 1:26-cv-02280 (Judge Maloney), remand sought; Sen. Runestad opposition (X-only lead). Separate: RWE v. Smallegan family (20th Cir. Ct, Judge Jon Hulsing) \u2013 Oct 14 2026 ruling for RWE upholding 563-acre lease & barring Smallegans as MPSC intervenors; appeal expected. MPSC schedule: cross-exam Oct 12-15 2026, PFD Jan 13 2027, final order Apr 3 2027",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting",
   "https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/66135057/ZEELAND_CHARTER_TOWNSHIP_v_SILVER_MAPLE_PV,_LLC_et_al",
   "https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/government/local/zeeland-township/2026/07/08/zeeland-township-files-lawsuit-to-strike-down-public-act-233/90837130007/",
   "https://www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/developers-push-zeeland-townships-battle-over-state-solar-law-to-federal-court/",
   "https://x.com/Grimillionaire/status/2108321857174921462",
   "https://whtc.com/2026/10/15/judge-rules-in-favor-of-rwe-in-silver-maple-solar-farm-lawsuit/",
   "https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/holland-zeeland/zeeland-township-neighbors-fight-to-stay-in-solar-farm-approval-process-as-legal-battle-takes-shape"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Birch Valley Solar (U-22072)",
  "county": "Tuscola",
  "detail": "Resident Donald Wellington petitioned to intervene (opposed by developer); Tuscola Co. appellant in MSC 170249",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting",
   "https://mi-psc.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cs0000260EwBAAU"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Walker Road Solar (U-22130)",
  "county": "Clinton",
  "detail": "Bingham Twp & Clinton Co. appellants in MSC 170249",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Lakeside Solar (U-22143)",
  "county": "Muskegon",
  "detail": "White River Twp appellant in MSC 170249",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting",
   "https://mi-psc.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cs00002Cnhs3AAB"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Sylvan Solar (U-22242)",
  "county": "Newaygo",
  "detail": "Garfield Twp appellant in MSC 170249 (may be a different Garfield \u2013 unverified)",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/regulatory/facility-siting/renewable-energy-and-storage-facility-siting"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Heartwood Solar II",
  "county": "Hillsdale",
  "detail": "Heartwood Solar II LLC v. Fayette Twp, Hillsdale Co. Cir. Ct (filed Jul 2026; no. unverified); opposition led by Steve Oleszkowicz; Hillsdale College opposed",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2026/08/a-michigan-township-that-said-no-to-a-2nd-big-solar-project-is-now-in-a-legal-fight.html",
   "https://wtvbam.com/2026/06/02/945299/",
   "https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2026/03/michigan-township-seeking-control-over-project-that-could-add-1000-acres-of-solar-panels.html"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Portside Solar",
  "county": "St. Clair",
  "detail": "DTE & Portside Solar v. St. Clair County, St. Clair Cir. Ct \u2013 summary judgment for developers; county appeal to COA (no. unverified)",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2026/02/03/st-clair-county-michigan-solar-regulations-overturned-what-to-know/88492384007/",
   "https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2026/02/23/st-clair-county-appeals-solar-power-ruling/88827681007/",
   "https://adms.apps.lara.state.mi.us/Mpsc/ViewCommissionOrderDocument/27472"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "Watertown Solar",
  "county": "unverified",
  "detail": "Watertown Twp is appellant in MSC 170249 (link unverified)",
  "sources": [
   "https://adms.apps.lara.state.mi.us/Mpsc/ViewCommissionOrderDocument/27587"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Project litigation"
 },
 {
  "project": "45th Parallel (Otsego)",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[Lawsuit \u2013 2025-04] Pletcher et al. v. RWE Solar Development & Otsego County, Otsego Co. Cir. Ct, Judge Colin Hunter; claims: county lacked authority w/o CREO, PA 233 vague/unlawful delegation, nuisance; seeks injunction. Filed Feb 2025 by David Delaney; plaintiffs Beauchesne, Davis, Pletcher, Ian Murphy. Case no./status not public online \u2013 pull from 46th Circuit clerk / plaintiffs' file",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigannewssource.com/2025/04/exclusive-otsego-county-residents-sue-over-controversial-solar-farm-approval/"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 },
 {
  "project": "Poseyville (Ingersoll/Midland)",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[Lawsuit \u2013 2026-06-08] DTE Electric Co. v. Ingersoll Twp, 42nd Cir. Ct (Midland) No. 2026-428-AA, appeal of right MCR 7.122; DTE counsel Miller Johnson (Emily Palacios, David Szymanski); twp counsel Andrew C. Thompson (Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson). Pending; no hearing date found",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.scribd.com/document/1050337639/DTE-Energy-appeals-Ingersoll-Township-denial"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 },
 {
  "project": "Northern Waters (Grant Twp, Cheboygan)",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[Lawsuit \u2013 2025-10] Johnson et al. v. Northern Waters Solar Park LLC, EDP Renewables & Cheboygan County, 53rd Circuit Ct; 19 plaintiffs (Robert & Betty Johnson, Joseph & Sharon Long, Glen & Debra Buehner, Clark & Dawn Compton, William & Doris Wisnieski, Richard & Marla Peltier, Eric Boyd, Eric & Sandra Delamielleure, Anthony & Antoinette Zalewski); atty David Delaney; also challenges PA 233 (equal protection). Circuit case no. UNVERIFIED",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/news/19-residents-sue-northern-waters-solar-cheboygan-county-over-1700-acre-solar-project"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 },
 {
  "project": "Northern Waters (Grant Twp, Cheboygan)",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[Court order \u2013 ~2026-03-26] Judge Gauthier (53rd Cir.) reversed & VACATED SUP from bench: PC made no findings under Zoning Ord. \u00a7\u00a718 & 20 (special land use standards) \u2013 findings required even with CREO/use-by-right language. Earlier January 2026 ruling also referenced (county then rescinded CREO language). Exact order date UNVERIFIED (reported 'last week' on Apr 2 2026)",
  "sources": [
   "https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/judge-vacates-permit-for-810-acre-northern-waters-solar-project-in-cheboygan-county-grant-township-edp-renewables"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 },
 {
  "project": "Northern Waters (Grant Twp, Cheboygan)",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[Appeal \u2013 2026] EDP appealing to Michigan Court of Appeals; docket reported as COA 380690 (Johnson v Northern Waters Solar Park LLC) by search summary only \u2013 UNVERIFIED; courts.michigan.gov internal case ID 112236 surfaced but page did not render",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.courts.michigan.gov/c/courts/coa/case/112236",
   "https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-10/proposed-solar-farm-draws-pushback-at-public-meeting-in-cheboygan-county"
  ],
  "unverified": true,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 },
 {
  "project": "Statewide",
  "county": "",
  "detail": "[PA 233 rules case \u2013 2026] In re Implementing Provisions of PA 233 (MPSC U-21547): COA 373259 upheld most rules, struck CREO timeline & narrow ALU def. (5/7/2026); MSC 170249 leave pending; atty Michael Homier for 79 locals",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/06/townships-ask-michigan-supreme-court-to-hear-permitting-fight-for-wind-solar-farms.html"
  ],
  "unverified": false,
  "kind": "Priority detail"
 }
]