TCLP lidera la inversión pública en energía en el proyecto solar White Tail
February 17, 2026
Contacto:Hannah Duell, Especialista en Comunicaciones, (231) 932-4544, hduell@tclp.org
Traverse City, Michigan – Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is now receiving energy from the White Tail Solar project in Washtenaw County, which entered commercial operation in late 2025. Through a power purchase agreement executed in partnership with the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), TCLP secured 6.6 megawatts of solar energy—representing 26.4 % of the combined 25-megawatt public power agreement—making TCLP the largest participant in the project.
The White Tail array is rated at 140 megawatts total capacity, with all energy contracted to Michigan’s public power utilities. TCLP joined thirteen other municipal providers across the state in the shared 25MW agreement, demonstrating the continued strength of public power collaboration in delivering sustainable, cost-effective energy resources.
“As the largest investor in White Tail Solar, TCLP secured 6.6 megawatts of Michigan-based solar energy for our portfolio. This investment strengthens our progress toward cleaner energy while supporting reliability and long-term cost stability for our customers,” said Brandie Ekren, TCLP Executive Director.
“This project reflects TCLP’s disciplined financial planning and thoughtful portfolio strategy,” said Karla Myers-Beman, TCLP Chief Financial Officer. “By participating at this scale, we were able to secure long-term energy pricing while balancing risk and maintaining flexibility in our broader resource mix. Investments like this are evaluated not only for their environmental value, but for their long-term benefit to our ratepayers.”
The announcement comes as utilities across Michigan continue to advance renewable energy and carbon reduction goals. Through measured and strategic investments in projects such as White Tail Solar, TCLP continues to strengthen its long-term energy portfolio while maintaining financial stewardship for the community it serves.
Acerca de Traverse City Light & Power
Sirviendo a la comunidad para más de un sigloTraverse City Light & Power (TCLP) es una empresa de servicios públicos municipal que proporciona servicios de electricidad y telecomunicaciones a Traverse City y sus alrededores. Guiada por su misión de brindar... Servicios asequibles, confiables y sosteniblesLa visión de TCLP es ser una Socio de confianza para impulsar una comunidad sostenible y conectadaEl Plan Estratégico de la empresa de servicios públicos se centra en seis prioridades: Enriquecimiento de la comunidad, Excelencia de los empleados, Experiencia del cliente, Excelencia operativa y financiera, Transición tecnológica y Sostenibilidad ambiental.
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