Lake Winds Energy Park

Photos by Mark Steigenga
Gene's Ventures conducts tours of the Lake Winds Energy Park during the spring, summer and fall. He is the only one in the state of Michigan who gives these types of tours...and even allows people to stand right underneath the turbine and touch it. For more information, call Gene at (231) 690-1775.
Location
Consumers Energy secured more than 16,000 acres south of Ludington and east of the current Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, also owned by Consumers. Mason County was chosen partly due to the positive wind force off Lake Michigan and also because of the wind ordinance here that ensures public safety. A wind analysis was conducted by Consumers Energy and it was determined that Riverton and Summit townships held the most potential for wind production.

Wind farms are basically a cluster of wind turbines that capture the wind and convert it to electricity. The 56 turbines in Lake Winds Energy Park are 476' in height providing 100 megawatts of energy. Parts for the turbines arrived in Mason County via railroad and truck and were stored at the former Harbison-Walker plant on Pere Marquette Highway before being moved to their permanent location by tractor trailer. Wind power is seen by some to be the energy source of the future, and helps offset emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases. It is estimated that this project will bring $33 million directly and indirectly to Mason County, along with 150 construction jobs.
Discover More of West Michigan...
- Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
- Ludington Charter Boat Fishing
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Mason County Cultural Trails
- Street Pianos Bring Music to Downtown Ludington
- Downtown Ludington Map with Business Locations
- Your Pet is Welcome in the Ludington Area!
- Father Jacques Marquette Shrine
- Lake Winds Energy Park
- Art Scene in the Ludington Area
- Visit Downtown Ludington!
So Many Things to Do...
- Fun on the P.M. River Starts at Baldwin Canoe Rental
- Shagway Arts Barn...Local Art, Live Music, and Craft Shows!
- Inspired Parties is the Perfect Creative and Social Outlet for Adults and Kids!
- On Lake or Sand....Parrot's Landing Has the Way to Play Around the Silver Lake Sand Dunes!
- The Best Adventures Begin "Being on Water" at Pentwater Outfitters!