The Tupper Lake Wind Project is currently in development in Ionia County, MI. The project is proposed to be located on primarily agricultural and recreational land and is anticipated to have the ability to produce up to 198 MW of renewable power. The project is expected to host approximately 44-47 wind turbines ranging in generation capacity between 4.3-4.5 MW each. Although a turbine supplier has not yet been selected, Cordelio expects to give preference to suppliers who manufacturer their turbines in the United States.

We are currently engaging with local landowners who may be interested in leasing their land to host portions of the project on their property. To learn more about the Tupper Lake Wind Project, or opportunities for leasing land to participate in it, please visit our local office at 443 Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849. Alternatively, you can email our Senior Director, Stephanie Buway, at sbuway@cordeliopower.com or call (989) 292-9924.

Benefits of Wind Energy

Wind projects optimize land use by only requiring approximately 3/4 of an acre of land per turbine and associated access roads. Wind projects bring diversified income to local farming families, provide long-term predictable cash flows for the life of the project and increase property tax revenue to local units of government while allowing current farming practices to continue.

What is the benefit to me if I lease my land?

Landowners will receive payments for leasing their land for the project. Payments begin based on leased acreage during the Development Term that increase over time. Upon signing a lease, you will receive a one-time payment for the first three years based on your leased acreage while we develop the project with an option for an additional payment for the fourth year. Once project construction is complete, payments will be paid both on an acreage basis as well as depending on the infrastructure that has been installed on your property. Additionally, the agreement accounts for compensation around crop and compaction damage as well as addresses the process for fixing the landowner’s drain tile should they be damaged.

How would a turbine affect the usage of my land?

Leasing your property for the Tupper Lake Wind Project is expected to have little impact on your land use. As mentioned above, only a small portion of land is needed for the siting of a wind turbine and access road. Once construction is completed, the remainder of your land can continue to be used as it is currently. After construction is complete and during operations, landowners are still able to farm crops or tend to livestock on their property. At the end of the project’s life, any above-ground facilities installed on your land will be removed and the property returned to a similar condition as it was before.