Garfield Township Will File to Intervene in the Sylvan Solar Case

Sylvan Solar, LLC has applied to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for a permit to build a solar energy facility. The case number is U-22242.
 

Garfield Township and Newaygo County both plan to file petitions to intervene. That gives local government a formal voice as the case moves forward.
 

Residents have two ways to take part.
 

Option 1. Submit a public comment (the easy way)
Anyone can comment. Your comment becomes part of the official case file. You don’t need to create an account.

1. Open the case file using the button below.

2. Click Submit Comment.

3. Write your comment and send it.
    

Want updates? Click Notify Me of New Approved Filings on the same page.

 

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Option 2. File a petition to intervene (the formal way)
This option is for residents directly affected by the application. An intervenor becomes an official party to the case, so this is a legal process with rules to follow.

• Petitions are due December 9, 2026. That’s 7 days before the prehearing conference on December 16 at 9:30 a.m.

• Your petition has to explain your interest in the case, your position, and the issues you want to raise.

• It must be filed with the MPSC and sent to every party in the case.

• Read Rule R 792.10410 (Petitions) before filing. It’s in the hearing rules document below. Search the PDF for “792.10410” to jump right to it. You may also want to talk with an attorney.

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Questions?
Contact the Garfield Township office at 231-652-4251.

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Page last updated November 13, 2026