(The Center Square) – Local officials in Michigan could soon have a say in large-scale renewable energy projects planned for their communities.

A series of bills passed the House Energy Committee on Tuesday and are headed to the full chamber for a vote. The bills would restore local control of projects rather than giving the Michigan Public Service Commission the power to make the decisions.

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