""There are only two ways to reduce the noise level," Martis said."One would be to increase the distance between the turbines and the homes, and it is too late for that.
The other is to reduce the decibel level, which would significantly increase the operating costs of the plant."
Lake Winds is a 56-turbine facility located south of Ludington in Mason County.
It was the utility company's first wind plant project in Michigan. Residents who live near the $250 million plant began complaining of health problems shortly after the turbines began operating.
They filed a lawsuit on April 1 arguing that noise, vibrations and flickering lights emanating from the wind plant were adversely affecting their health.
Among the symptoms noted in the lawsuit were dizziness, sleeplessness and headaches."
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