West MI primed for wind, solar energy innovations, experts say

As Michigan’s political leaders drag their feet on creating a workable policy that spurs development and jobs around alternative energy one West Michigan business leader says emerging energy technologies and Michigan’s geography are a perfect match—including a possible wind farm in Lake Michigan—and a recent energy symposium in Holland launched a new conversation.

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On June 5, the Ottawa County Planning and Grants Dept held an Alternative Energy Symposium. . Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus sat down with one of the speakers. His name is Steve Hamstra. He’s with GMB Architects and Engineers in Holland.

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