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Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Traverse City Light and Power is considering plans to build a local electrical generation facility amid concerns it will lose its current energy source.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Would you sell your standing timber to fuel a biomass plant? Michigan State University wants to know. We found out why.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Last night the Traverse City Light and Power board decided to start over with their plans for a biomass plant.  The plan is to start from square one with a new strategic plan.  TCLP will be holding a study session and within the next month the board will hold a public meeting to get local input.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Traverse City Light and Power has been given the go-ahead to push forward its plans for a biomass plant.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  All eyes are on a Northern Michigan utility company as they decide whether or not to move forward with a biomass plant.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Traverse City Light & Power is releasing its recent survey results regarding the building of a biomass plant

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Michigan Land Use Institute has a plan it says will create revenue for the Traverse City area and reduce the need for biomass.

Monday, February 22, 2010  An area environmental group is sponsoring a community forum on the issue of Biomass fuels.

Friday, December 18, 2009  Plans for a new $170 million dollar wood-burning plant in Mancelona are moving along.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009  Several northern Michigan communities are discussing biomass plant proposals.  Viewers have emailed 7&4 News with questions concerning this source of energy and wanted to know the impact the plants could have.