CHARLOTTE, Mich. — A green energy tug-of-war in rural Mid-Michigan over a plan that would turn corn fields into solar array fields.
The planning commission in Eaton County gave solar energy a green light.
Eaton County is known for growing produce and some farmers and residents fear they will lose that history.
The planning commission passed the language for an ordinance that supports solar energy and some are not happy with the decision.
Tuesday night the planning commission discussed the elements for an ordinance on how solar energy will be regulated in the county.
That recommendation will be passed to the board of commissioners for consideration.
A number of people rejected the plans. They say green energy doesn't belong on green space, claiming that it will negatively affect property value and land quality.
There are some residents who support the ordinance.
They say solar development will bring an added tax value to the county, jobs and level the cost of energy.
Commissioners say the plan will only effect communities without zoning laws.
Windsor, Delta and Oneida Townships are not included.
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners have the final say.
We'll keep tracking this story for you and bring you any updates.
