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Cherryland CEO on solar siting, data centers

A solar panel array. (courtesy: Annick Anctil)
A solar panel array. (courtesy: Annick Anctil)

Vivian La covers climate solutions for IPR and Grist, and she recently sat down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson. They talked about large-scale renewable energy projects and the future of data centers in Michigan, among other things.

We also hear from IPR's Claire Keenan-Kurgan with a short preview of the Northern Michigan Policy Conference — an annual gathering of community leaders who talk about the region's economy and future. (She'll be back on the Lowdown Monday to discuss what actually happened.)

Claire reported for Interlochen Public Radio from 2024 to 2026. She covered general assignment news with a focus on labor, growth, and the economy of northern Michigan.
Vivian La covers how climate change is impacting northern Michigan communities for IPR through a partnership with Grist.
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition," as well as the "Up North Lowdown" daily news podcast.