MSU Extension Public Policy

Resources

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: regulation issues

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet explores what survey respondents say about who should regulate wind energy and how confident they feel in various aspects of the planning, zoning and regulatory process.

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: energy policy priorities

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet summarizes what coastal residents say are their policy priorities, and identifies the types of energy infrastructure and associated policy incentives that policy makers should be examining.

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: community views

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet examines how the respondents feel about their community, and potential changes to it, as related to wind energy development.

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  Utility Scale Wind Energy Development

  Published on August 22, 2016
  A PowerPoint presentation on the utility scale wind energy development.

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  The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States

  Published on August 22, 2016
  The concern that property values will be adversely affected by wind energy facilities is commonly put forth by stakeholders. Although this concern is not unreasonable, given property value impacts that have been found near high voltage transmission lines a

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  Residential Property Values And Wind Turbines: A Summary of Findings

  Published on August 22, 2016
  A PowerPoint presentation on the impact of wind turbines on property values.

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  Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects - An Expert Panel Review

  Published on August 22, 2016
  In response to concerns, the American and Canadian Wind Energy Associations established a scientific advisory panel in early 2009 to conduct a review of current literature available on the issue of perceived health effects of wind turbines.

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  The Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines

  Published on August 22, 2016
  The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link.

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  A Voter's Guide to the 2016 Newaygo County Public Safety/Road Patrol Operating MIllage Renewal

  Published on July 19, 2016
  The information is based on MSU Extension’s research and analysis of the proposed millage renewal and is for educational purposes only. MSU Extension does not endorse nor show bias against any position.

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  Open Meeting Act Decision Tree

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Presents a decision tree in the form of a flow chart with “yes” and “no” questions to help a community determine what they may need to do in terms of updating or replacing the resolution or ordinance creating their planning commission and updating or repla