Michigan Public Power Agency, a municipal power joint action agency, recently announced that the White Tail Solar project has entered commercial operation, fulfilling a long-term commitment to renewable power supply in Michigan.
The project, located in Washtenaw County, began operating late in 2025 and contributes enough energy to power 6,050 homes for fourteen public power utilities sharing in the MPPA contract.
“White Tail Solar continues our commitment to helping our Members diversify & decarbonize their power supply portfolios,” said Patrick Bowland, CEO of MPPA. “Through joint action, our Members are able to benefit from economies of scale and portfolio diversification through MPPA’s participation in large-scale renewable power supply projects like White Tail Solar.”
Michigan public power utility Traverse City Light & Power on Feb. 17 said it was now receiving energy from the White Tail Solar project.
Through a power purchase agreement executed in partnership with 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 in total capacity, with all energy contracted to Michigan’s public power utilities.
TCLP joined thirteen other municipal providers across the state in the shared 25-MW agreement, "demonstrating the continued strength of public power collaboration in delivering sustainable, cost-effective energy resources," it said.
“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.”
White Tail Solar is a collaboration with Ranger Power, a national renewable energy developer, and DESRI, a national renewable energy company that owns and operates the project.
