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Gratiot Farms Wind Project
Powering Michigan’s Clean Energy Future
Energy. Environment. Economy
Often, these priorities seem at odds with one another. Not so with the wind farm we own and operate in Gratiot County.
The $260 million Gratiot Farms Wind Project creates a new source of clean, renewable energy from the wind that blows across our state. This protects the environment while bolstering Michigan’s economy and creating jobs.
Located in North Shade and New Haven Townships in Gratiot County, the project includes 60 wind turbines collectively capable of generating up to 150 megawatts of wind energy. Commercial operations are scheduled to start in late 2020.
At Consumers Energy, we’re pleased to continue the commitment we’ve made to this state for nearly 135 years. We appreciate your support for the Gratiot Farms Wind Project, which will help power the future for Gratiot County and Michigan.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Wind Farm
Contact Us
To contact us about Gratiot Winds Energy Park issues, call 517-768-3725 or email GratiotFarms@cmsenergy.com
Fast Facts
- Location: Gratiot County
- Electrical Capacity: 150 megawatts
- Project Area: 24,000 acres
- Start of Commercial Operation: December 2020
- Turbine Foundation Diameter: 50 feet
- Access Roads: 19.5 miles
- Underground Collector Cables: 59 miles
- Rotor and Blade Diameter: 417 feet
- Nacelle Weight: 50 tons
- Nacelle-Rotor-Blades Combined Weight: 160 tons
Two maps are available. The site layout map is a smaller file size and is only a line drawing (1 MB). The site layout aerial map is a larger file size and includes an aerial background (3 MB).
Background
Economic Benefits
The wind farm has increased the overall tax base, providing new revenue for local education and critical basic services at a time when the cash-strapped state government is reducing funding to local governments.
Protecting the Public and Environment
Numerous studies were conducted to show the project will not impact public health, safety or welfare and will have minimal environmental and local wildlife impacts.
Our Third Wind Farm
Combined, the three wind farms will help us meet Michigan’s 15 percent renewable energy target by 2021.