05/22/2026
FOR PERSPECTIVE.
Michael Hankard / Hankard Environmental
— Publicly Documented Wind-Energy Projects
Publicly available records and hearing transcripts indicate that Michael Hankard and Hankard Environmental have repeatedly worked primarily on wind developers, utilities, project applicants, or operating wind-energy facilities.
The majority of publicly documented wind-energy work associated with Michael Hankard involves representation or support of wind-project proponents rather than counties, homeowner groups, or non-participating residents.
Publicly Referenced Wind-Energy Proceedings and Projects
1. Highland Wind — Wisconsin PSC Docket 2535-CE-100 (approx. 2010–present)
2. Shirley Wind — Wisconsin (approx. 2010–2012)
3. Forward Wind Energy Center — Wisconsin (2008 onward)
4. Glacier Hills Wind Project — Wisconsin (2010s)
5. Montfort Wind Energy Center — Wisconsin (2010s)
6. Badger Hollow-related proceedings — Wisconsin (late 2010s–2020s)
7. Freeborn Wind — Minnesota MPUC Docket 17-410 (2017–2019)
8. Bent Tree Wind Project — Minnesota (2010s)
9. North Ridge Wind Project — regional proceedings (2010s)
10. Canisteo Wind Energy Center — Article 10 (2018–2020s)
11. Alle-Catt Wind Energy Center — Article 10 (2018–2020s)
12. Bull Run Wind Project — New York (2018–2020s)
13. Eight Point Wind — Article 10 (2018–2020s)
14. Cassadaga Wind Project — New York (2010s)
15. Baron Winds Project — New York (2018–2020s)
16. Ball Hill Wind Project — New York (2010s)
17. Bluestone Wind Project — New York (2010s–2020s)
18. Lighthouse Wind — New York (2010s)
19. Galloo Island Wind Project — New York (2010s)
20. Arkwright Summit Wind Farm — New York (2010s)
21. Marble River Wind Farm — New York (2010s)
22. Deer River Wind Project — New York (2010s–2020s)
23. High Sheldon Wind — New York (approx. 2009)
24. California Ridge Wind Energy Center — Illinois (approx. 2013)
25. Pleasant Ridge Wind — Illinois (approx. 2014)
26. Apple Blossom Wind — Michigan (approx. 2014)
27. Lake Winds Energy Park — Michigan (2016–2018)
28. Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center — Nebraska (approx. 2016)
29. Willow Creek Energy Center — Oregon (2009–2016)
30. Crazy Mountain Wind — Montana (approx. 2019)
Approximate Timeline
• Earliest clearly documented wind-energy acoustical work identified: approximately 2008–2009
• Most recent publicly referenced wind-project testimony/work identified: 2024
• Approximate span of publicly documented wind-project consulting activity: about 14–16 years
------------------ Contrasting Perspectives from Other Acousticians and Researchers
• Robert W. Rand — Wind acoustics consultant — Emphasized real-world turbine noise impacts, low-frequency sound, indoor exposure, and resident complaints.
• Stephen E. Ambrose — Acoustical consultant — Focused on infrasonic and low-frequency measurements near turbines and limitations of standard dBA metrics.
• Jerry Punch — Ph.D. Audiologist — Criticized assumptions in some wind-noise models and emphasized sleep disturbance and annoyance impacts.
• Paul Schomer — Acoustical engineer — Emphasized that annoyance, sleep disruption, and loss of quiet enjoyment are legitimate environmental-noise concerns.
• Highland Wind Hearing — Wisconsin PSC proceeding — Documented disputes over predictive modeling versus resident-reported headaches, nausea, vertigo, sleep disruption, and quality-of-life impacts.
