Press Release – Michigan Public Power Agency commences contract to provide enough energy to power about 6,000 homes annually across Michigan.
Lansing, MI, April 7, 2025 – Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), a municipal power joint action agency, today announced that it has commenced a power purchase agreement for a 25 MW portion of the 125 MW Brandt Woods solar project in Calhoun County. MPPA’s share of the project will generate enough energy to power the equivalent of about 6,000 homes annually. The Brandt Woods solar facility aligns with MPPA’s continued commitment to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for residents and businesses throughout Michigan. Thirteen of MPPA’s twenty-two municipal Member utilities will receive the renewable power supply from MPPA’s portion of this project.
“Brandt Woods solar is another example of MPPA members making long-term commitments to get new renewable resources built in Michigan,” said Patrick Bowland, CEO & general manager of MPPA. “We appreciate the efforts of AES in bringing this impressive project to commercial operation.”
AES, a leading renewable energy developer and global energy company, is the developer and operator of the Brandt Woods solar project. The company developed the site with the preservation of the local environment and character of the community at the forefront, protecting the land for future generations. AES carefully selected ground cover and pollinator-friendly native species throughout the site, enhancing the region’s pollinator health and habitats, like those of the honey bee, which also benefits nearby agriculture.
The announcement comes as utilities across the state strive to meet or exceed Michigan’s aggressive renewable energy standards established under recently passed clean energy legislation. Through shared investments such as this portion of the Brandt Woods solar project, MPPA is helping Michigan Public Power utilities provide their customers with reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible power supply through a diversified portfolio of resources.
About MPPA
Founded in 1978, Michigan Public Power Agency is a municipal power joint action agency. MPPA was formed to undertake the planning, financing, development, acquisition, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of energy projects to share supply and related services to lower cost, reduce risk, and leverage expertise for the benefit of its Public Power Utility Members. More at https://mpower.org.